Hoorn is a town in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. It is located on the Markermeer. Hoorn has a magnificent horn-shaped harbour, for which it’s named. Make sure to take a stroll through Hoorn’s streets lined by 16th-century buildings. The scenic harbour has many stately gabled houses, especially along Veermanskade. Also make sure…
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Lelystad is a city in the centre of the Netherlands, and it is the capital of the province of Flevoland. It is located at the Markermeer and IJsselmeer and the nature park of Oostvaardersplassen. Lelystad is built on the seabed of the former Zuiderzee. Lelystad’s main attractions are the Batavialand museum and the Luchtvaart Themapark…
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Last updated: January 2023 Düsseldorf is a city in western Germany, it’s the capital and second-largest city in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and it is the seventh-largest city in Germany. Düsseldorf is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, as well as its historic old town. The city is also a major center…
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Aachen is the westernmost city in Germany, located near the borders with Belgium and the Netherlands. It is located in a former coal-mining area. Besides, as a spa city, Aachen has the right to name itself “Bad Aachen”. One of the most known sights of the city is the Aachen Cathedral (German: Aachener Dom), a Roman Catholic church and one…
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Hanover is the capital and largest city of the German state of Lower Saxony. With over half a million inhabitants it is the thirteenth-largest city in Germany. The most known sight of the city and an absolute must visit in Hannover is the New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus). Hanover’s resplendent New Town Hall was built…
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Last updated: May 2023 Essen is the ninth largest city of Germany. Essen is located in the center of the Ruhr area, one of the largest urban areas in Europe. Some of the best places to Visits in Essen are the museum Folkwang, the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, Villa Hügel and the Essen Cathedral…
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Last updated: February 2024 Nestled in the western heart of the Netherlands lies the picturesque town of Gouda, renowned for its iconic cheese and charming atmosphere. Steeped in rich history dating back to the Middle Ages, Gouda exudes old-world charm with its cobbled streets, historic buildings, and bustling market squares. Visitors can immerse themselves in…
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Vijlen is the mountain village of the Netherlands. The village is located in the South-East part of the Dutch province of Limburg. Vijlen is part of the municipality of Vaals. Vijlen is the highest situated town in the Netherlands located on top of the Vijlenerberg (Vijlener hill). The neo-gothic and Catholic St. Martinus church, which…
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Food Restaurants Rudolph’s Rudolph’s is an Italian restaurant in Hamburg serving pizza and pasta as well as regional and seasonal specialities. Rudolph’s attaches great importance to fresh, seasonal ingredients and, above all, homemade products – be it the pizza dough, the freshly baked ciabatta and focaccia or the gluten-free delicacies. I have visited Rudolph’s several…
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Last updated: June 2021 Gluten-free in Breda? Yes, you’ll find great GF options in this city! There are over a hundred bars and restaurants (several of which serve traditional Dutch specialities), so this city is definitely worth a visit. Breda is located in the South of the Netherlands and is the 9th largest city in…