Discover the Netherlands: cities, nature & culture

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Seven unique places that showcase the rise of Dutch architecture.</p> </div> </div> <div class="card card--impact"> <div class="card__image-body"> <picture class="card__image"> <source media="(max-width: 420px)" srcset="/upload_mm/f/d/f/86343_fullimage_dame%20loopt%20door%20de%20wijngaard%20in%20zuid-limburg%20aranka%20sinnema_420x420.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="50.0" > <img src="/upload_mm/f/d/f/86343_fullimage_dame%20loopt%20door%20de%20wijngaard%20in%20zuid-limburg%20aranka%20sinnema_420x420.jpg" alt="Lady walks through vineyard in Zuid Limburg" title="Lady walks through vineyard in Zuid Limburg" loading="lazy" lang="en" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="50.0" > </picture> </div> <div class="card__text-body"> <span class="card__tag tag"> <span class="tag__label">Category:</span> Discover </span> <h3 class="card__title"> <a href="/global/tourism/getting-around/interests/a-wonderful-wine-country" class="card__link"> The Netherlands: a surprising wine country </a> </h3> <p>Visit sustainable vineyards and sample the diverse wines of the Netherlands.</p> </div> </div> <div class="card card--impact"> <div class="card__image-body"> <picture class="card__image"> <source media="(max-width: 420px)" srcset="/upload_mm/9/4/f/77915_fullimage_aerial%20shot%20of%20fort%20everdingen%20%C2%A9%20light%20and%20vision%20via%20shutterstock_420x420.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="50.0" > <source media="(max-width: 840px)" srcset="/upload_mm/e/0/6/77915_fullimage_aerial%20shot%20of%20fort%20everdingen%20%C2%A9%20light%20and%20vision%20via%20shutterstock_840x840.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="50.0" > <img src="/upload_mm/9/4/f/77915_fullimage_aerial%20shot%20of%20fort%20everdingen%20%C2%A9%20light%20and%20vision%20via%20shutterstock_420x420.jpg" alt="Aerial shot of Fort Everdingen part of Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie" title="Aerial shot of Fort Everdingen part of Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie" loading="lazy" lang="en" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="50.0" > </picture> </div> <div class="card__text-body"> <span class="card__tag tag"> <span class="tag__label">Category:</span> Story </span> <h3 class="card__title"> <a href="/global/tourism/get-inspired/current/unesco" class="card__link"> Join us as we visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Netherlands </a> </h3> <p>We crisscross the Netherlands, past all the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These places tell the unique story of our society and our eventful relationship with water.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> <div class="section"> <div class="section__inner"> <div class="section__body canvas"> <div class="editors-pick editors-pick--other-visitors-enjoyed"> <div class="editors-pick__inner"> <h2 class="editors-pick__title" id="Surprising_structures_througho-4693935">Surprising structures throughout the Netherlands</h2> <div class="editors-pick__columns"> <div class="editors-pick__column canvas"> <div class="editors-pick__image"> <div class="image"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 420px)" srcset="/upload_mm/b/3/6/86764_fullimage_sluishuis%20evgeniy%20biletskiy%20photography_324x220.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="50.0" > <source media="(max-width: 840px)" srcset="/upload_mm/e/9/6/86764_fullimage_sluishuis%20evgeniy%20biletskiy%20photography_460x460.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="50.0" > <source media="(max-width: 1024px)" srcset="/upload_mm/7/7/3/86764_fullimage_sluishuis%20evgeniy%20biletskiy%20photography_500x600.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="50.0" > <img src="/upload_mm/a/0/5/86764_fullimage_sluishuis%20evgeniy%20biletskiy%20photography_670x670.jpg" alt="" title="Sluishuis Amsterdam" loading="lazy" lang="en" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="50.0" > </picture> </div> </div> </div> <div class="editors-pick__column canvas"> <h3>Innovative Dutch architecture</h3> <p>The Netherlands combines past and future in its innovative architecture.</p> <a class="button button--arrow-right" href="/global/tourism/get-inspired/current/dutch-architecture">Read more</a> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="section"> <div class="section__inner"> <div class="section__body canvas"> <div class="chapter-data" data-illustration="poi_avatar"> <div class="chapter-data__title">Like a local</div> <div class="chapter-data__sub-title">Explore our cities like a true local</div> </div> <h2 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src="/upload_mm/c/5/d/80145_fullimage_meiden%20met%20mobiel%20voor%20de%20fundatie%20in%20zwolle%20hanzesteden%20%C2%A9%20gijs%20versteeg%20via%20marketingoost_2560x1444.jpg" alt="Ladies with mobile in front of the Fundatie in Zwolle Hanseatic cities" title="Ladies with mobile in front of the Fundatie in Zwolle Hanseatic cities" lang="en" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="50.0" > </picture> <div class="image__copyright" > © Gijs Versteeg via MarketingOost </div> </div> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="carousel-jumbo__slide-overlay"> <hgroup class="carousel-jumbo__slide-header"> <h3 class="carousel-jumbo__slide-title"> <span>Zwolle</span> </h3> <p class="carousel-jumbo__slide-sub-title"> <span>Vibrant Hanseatic city full of hidden gems</span> </p> </hgroup> <div class="carousel-jumbo__slide-body"> <div class="carousel-jumbo__slide-body-inner"> <p class="carousel-jumbo__slide-text">Discover the best of Zwolle: a city of medieval charm, trendy cafés and peaceful green spaces.</p> <a class="carousel-jumbo__slide-link" href="/global/tourism/discover-the-netherlands/visit-the-cities/zwolle">More about Zwolle</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="carousel-jumbo__slide"> <div class="carousel-jumbo__slide-media"> <div class="image carousel-jumbo__slide-image"> <figure> <div class="image__body"> <picture class="image__image"> <source media="(orientation: portrait) and (max-width: 420px)" srcset="/upload_mm/4/f/1/86086_fullimage_delft%20bonte%20ossteeg%2C%20zijstraat%20markt%20%C2%A9%20anne%20hamers_420x630_826x513.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="65.39682539682539" > <source media="(orientation: portrait) and (max-width: 840px)" srcset="/upload_mm/7/f/b/86086_fullimage_delft%20bonte%20ossteeg%2C%20zijstraat%20markt%20%C2%A9%20anne%20hamers_840x840_826x513.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="65.35714285714286" > <source media="(orientation: portrait) and (max-width: 1024px)" 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srcset="/upload_mm/b/a/7/86086_fullimage_delft%20bonte%20ossteeg%2C%20zijstraat%20markt%20%C2%A9%20anne%20hamers_1280x720_826x513.jpg" data-focus-x="60.703125" data-focus-Y="64.44444444444444" > <source media="(max-width: 1680px)" srcset="/upload_mm/3/9/6/86086_fullimage_delft%20bonte%20ossteeg%2C%20zijstraat%20markt%20%C2%A9%20anne%20hamers_1680x1050_826x513.jpg" data-focus-x="57.5" data-focus-Y="65.33333333333333" > <source media="(max-width: 1920px)" srcset="/upload_mm/a/9/1/86086_fullimage_delft%20bonte%20ossteeg%2C%20zijstraat%20markt%20%C2%A9%20anne%20hamers_1920x1080_826x513.jpg" data-focus-x="60.729166666666664" data-focus-Y="64.44444444444444" > <img src="/upload_mm/8/9/3/86086_fullimage_delft%20bonte%20ossteeg%2C%20zijstraat%20markt%20%C2%A9%20anne%20hamers_2560x1444_826x513.jpg" alt="Delft Bonte Ossteeg, side street Markt" title="Delft Bonte Ossteeg, side street Markt" lang="en" data-focus-x="60.7421875" data-focus-Y="64.54293628808864" > </picture> <div class="image__copyright" > © Anne Hamers </div> </div> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="carousel-jumbo__slide-overlay"> <hgroup class="carousel-jumbo__slide-header"> <h3 class="carousel-jumbo__slide-title"> <span>Delft</span> </h3> <p class="carousel-jumbo__slide-sub-title"> <span>Delft Blue, Vermeer and royal traditions</span> </p> </hgroup> <div class="carousel-jumbo__slide-body"> <div class="carousel-jumbo__slide-body-inner"> <p class="carousel-jumbo__slide-text">Discover Delft: from picturesque canals and iconic Delft Blue to the world-famous art of Vermeer.</p> <a class="carousel-jumbo__slide-link" href="/global/tourism/discover-the-netherlands/visit-the-cities/delft">Read all about Delft</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="carousel-jumbo__slide"> <div class="carousel-jumbo__slide-media"> <div class="image carousel-jumbo__slide-image"> <figure> <div class="image__body"> <picture class="image__image"> <source media="(orientation: portrait) and (max-width: 420px)" srcset="/upload_mm/6/7/6/86749_fullimage_city%20scenic%20from%20deventer%20with%20the%20lubinius%20church%20steve%20photography_420x630.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="50.0" > <source media="(orientation: portrait) and (max-width: 840px)" srcset="/upload_mm/b/0/9/86749_fullimage_city%20scenic%20from%20deventer%20with%20the%20lubinius%20church%20steve%20photography_840x840.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="49.88095238095238" > <source media="(orientation: portrait) and (max-width: 1024px)" srcset="/upload_mm/a/2/1/86749_fullimage_city%20scenic%20from%20deventer%20with%20the%20lubinius%20church%20steve%20photography_1024x1600.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="49.9375" > <source media="(max-width: 420px)" srcset="/upload_mm/b/e/7/86749_fullimage_city%20scenic%20from%20deventer%20with%20the%20lubinius%20church%20steve%20photography_420x320.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="50.0" > <source media="(max-width: 800px)" srcset="/upload_mm/3/b/8/86749_fullimage_city%20scenic%20from%20deventer%20with%20the%20lubinius%20church%20steve%20photography_800x480.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="50.0" > <source media="(max-width: 1024px)" srcset="/upload_mm/a/5/7/86749_fullimage_city%20scenic%20from%20deventer%20with%20the%20lubinius%20church%20steve%20photography_1024x576.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="50.0" > <source media="(max-width: 1280px)" srcset="/upload_mm/8/d/8/86749_fullimage_city%20scenic%20from%20deventer%20with%20the%20lubinius%20church%20steve%20photography_1280x720.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="50.0" > <source media="(max-width: 1680px)" srcset="/upload_mm/3/c/6/86749_fullimage_city%20scenic%20from%20deventer%20with%20the%20lubinius%20church%20steve%20photography_1680x1050.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="49.904761904761905" > <source media="(max-width: 1920px)" srcset="/upload_mm/3/f/f/86749_fullimage_city%20scenic%20from%20deventer%20with%20the%20lubinius%20church%20steve%20photography_1920x1080.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="50.0" > <img src="/upload_mm/a/1/e/86749_fullimage_city%20scenic%20from%20deventer%20with%20the%20lubinius%20church%20steve%20photography_2560x1444.jpg" alt="City scenic from Deventer with the Lubinius church" title="City scenic from Deventer with the Lubinius church" lang="en" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="50.0" > </picture> <div class="image__copyright" > © Steve Photography </div> </div> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="carousel-jumbo__slide-overlay"> <hgroup class="carousel-jumbo__slide-header"> <h3 class="carousel-jumbo__slide-title"> <span>Deventer</span> </h3> <p class="carousel-jumbo__slide-sub-title"> <span>Hanseatic city full of history, shops & galleries</span> </p> </hgroup> <div class="carousel-jumbo__slide-body"> <div class="carousel-jumbo__slide-body-inner"> <p class="carousel-jumbo__slide-text">What makes the historical Hanseatic city of Deventer so unique and surprising?</p> <a class="carousel-jumbo__slide-link" href="/global/tourism/discover-the-netherlands/visit-the-cities/deventer">Read more about Deventer</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="carousel-jumbo__slide"> <div class="carousel-jumbo__slide-media"> <div class="image carousel-jumbo__slide-image"> <figure> <div class="image__body"> <picture class="image__image"> <source media="(orientation: portrait) and (max-width: 420px)" srcset="/upload_mm/e/a/e/72311_fullimage_breda%20people%20are%20strolling%20through%20center%20shutterstock_420x630_873x326.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="41.58730158730159" > <source media="(orientation: portrait) and (max-width: 840px)" srcset="/upload_mm/f/4/7/72311_fullimage_breda%20people%20are%20strolling%20through%20center%20shutterstock_840x840_873x326.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="41.54761904761905" > <source media="(orientation: portrait) and (max-width: 1024px)" srcset="/upload_mm/3/4/0/72311_fullimage_breda%20people%20are%20strolling%20through%20center%20shutterstock_1024x1600_873x326.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="41.5" > <source media="(max-width: 420px)" srcset="/upload_mm/1/e/7/72311_fullimage_breda%20people%20are%20strolling%20through%20center%20shutterstock_420x320_873x326.jpg" data-focus-x="52.857142857142854" data-focus-Y="41.5625" > <source media="(max-width: 800px)" srcset="/upload_mm/3/7/d/72311_fullimage_breda%20people%20are%20strolling%20through%20center%20shutterstock_800x480_873x326.jpg" data-focus-x="62.75" data-focus-Y="41.458333333333336" > <source media="(max-width: 1024px)" srcset="/upload_mm/f/4/8/72311_fullimage_breda%20people%20are%20strolling%20through%20center%20shutterstock_1024x576_873x326.jpg" data-focus-x="64.16015625" data-focus-Y="42.53472222222222" > <source media="(max-width: 1280px)" srcset="/upload_mm/b/5/e/72311_fullimage_breda%20people%20are%20strolling%20through%20center%20shutterstock_1280x720_873x326.jpg" data-focus-x="64.21875" data-focus-Y="42.638888888888886" > <source media="(max-width: 1680px)" srcset="/upload_mm/2/2/d/72311_fullimage_breda%20people%20are%20strolling%20through%20center%20shutterstock_1680x1050_873x326.jpg" data-focus-x="61.25" data-focus-Y="41.523809523809526" > <source media="(max-width: 1920px)" srcset="/upload_mm/c/2/0/72311_fullimage_breda%20people%20are%20strolling%20through%20center%20shutterstock_1920x1080_873x326.jpg" data-focus-x="64.16666666666667" data-focus-Y="42.592592592592595" > <img src="/upload_mm/2/f/0/72311_fullimage_breda%20people%20are%20strolling%20through%20center%20shutterstock_2560x1444_873x326.jpg" alt="Breda people are strolling through center" title="Breda people are strolling through center" lang="en" data-focus-x="64.1796875" data-focus-Y="42.5207756232687" > </picture> <div class="image__copyright" > © Trabantos via Shutterstock </div> </div> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="carousel-jumbo__slide-overlay"> <hgroup class="carousel-jumbo__slide-header"> <h3 class="carousel-jumbo__slide-title"> <span>Breda</span> </h3> <p class="carousel-jumbo__slide-sub-title"> <span>Enjoy the good life in Brabant</span> </p> </hgroup> <div class="carousel-jumbo__slide-body"> <div class="carousel-jumbo__slide-body-inner"> <p class="carousel-jumbo__slide-text">Breda is a historical city with a rich past. The charming city centre is home to cosy terraces, shops and museums. You can also head out into the nearby nature, for example in the Mastbos forest. </p> <a class="carousel-jumbo__slide-link" href="/global/tourism/discover-the-netherlands/visit-the-cities/breda">More information about Breda</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="carousel-jumbo__slide"> <div class="carousel-jumbo__slide-media"> <div class="image carousel-jumbo__slide-image"> <figure> <div class="image__body"> <picture class="image__image"> <source media="(orientation: portrait) and (max-width: 420px)" srcset="/upload_mm/1/f/d/85787_fullimage_bardot%20enschede%20rob%20baas%20via%20enschede%20promotie_420x630.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="50.0" > <source media="(orientation: portrait) and (max-width: 840px)" srcset="/upload_mm/e/3/1/85787_fullimage_bardot%20enschede%20rob%20baas%20via%20enschede%20promotie_840x840.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="49.88095238095238" > <source media="(orientation: portrait) and (max-width: 1024px)" srcset="/upload_mm/d/1/1/85787_fullimage_bardot%20enschede%20rob%20baas%20via%20enschede%20promotie_1024x1600.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="49.9375" > <source media="(max-width: 420px)" srcset="/upload_mm/a/e/4/85787_fullimage_bardot%20enschede%20rob%20baas%20via%20enschede%20promotie_420x320.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="50.0" > <source media="(max-width: 800px)" srcset="/upload_mm/3/4/a/85787_fullimage_bardot%20enschede%20rob%20baas%20via%20enschede%20promotie_800x480.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="50.0" > <source media="(max-width: 1024px)" srcset="/upload_mm/8/5/0/85787_fullimage_bardot%20enschede%20rob%20baas%20via%20enschede%20promotie_1024x576.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="50.0" > <source media="(max-width: 1280px)" srcset="/upload_mm/f/b/7/85787_fullimage_bardot%20enschede%20rob%20baas%20via%20enschede%20promotie_1280x720.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="50.0" > <source media="(max-width: 1680px)" srcset="/upload_mm/c/b/8/85787_fullimage_bardot%20enschede%20rob%20baas%20via%20enschede%20promotie_1680x1050.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="49.904761904761905" > <source media="(max-width: 1920px)" srcset="/upload_mm/4/c/4/85787_fullimage_bardot%20enschede%20rob%20baas%20via%20enschede%20promotie_1920x1080.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="50.0" > <img src="/upload_mm/c/6/3/85787_fullimage_bardot%20enschede%20rob%20baas%20via%20enschede%20promotie_2560x1444.jpg" alt="Bardot Enschede" title="Bardot Enschede" lang="en" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="50.0" > </picture> <div class="image__copyright" > © Rob Baas via Enschede Promotie </div> </div> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="carousel-jumbo__slide-overlay"> <hgroup class="carousel-jumbo__slide-header"> <h3 class="carousel-jumbo__slide-title"> <span>Enschede</span> </h3> <p class="carousel-jumbo__slide-sub-title"> <span>Explore the innovative, green city</span> </p> </hgroup> <div class="carousel-jumbo__slide-body"> <div class="carousel-jumbo__slide-body-inner"> <p class="carousel-jumbo__slide-text">Explore the unique charm of textile city Enschede. From innovative hotspots to green parks.</p> <a class="carousel-jumbo__slide-link" href="/global/tourism/discover-the-netherlands/visit-the-cities/enschede">Read all about green Enschede</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="carousel-jumbo__controls"> <div class="carousel-jumbo__controls-container"></div> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> <div class="section"> <div class="section__inner"> <div class="section__body canvas"> <div class="chapter-data" data-illustration="weather_suncloud"> <div class="chapter-data__title">project.inpage_nav_weather_suncloud</div> <div class="chapter-data__sub-title">Let鈥檚 go outside!</div> </div> <h2 id="chapter_project.inpage_nav_weather_suncloud" class="chapter__title chapter__title--destination illustration--weather_suncloud">Let鈥檚 go outside!</h2><div class="columns"> <div class="columns__column canvas"><p>During the cold winter months, the Netherlands is as beautiful, as it is versatile. Taste the atmosphere in festively lit cities and relax in fairytale-like nature. From culinary delights to groundbreaking exhibitions - The Netherlands has it all. So, put on your warmest coat and join us on a journey through this winter wonderland!</p> <div class="image"> <figure lang="de"> <div class="image__body"> <picture class="image__image"> <img src="/upload_mm/d/9/8/87382_fullimage_genieten%20van%20de%20skyline%20van%20rotterdam%20ernst%20wagensveld_1150x663.jpg" alt="Enjoying the Rotterdam skyline" title="Enjoying the Rotterdam skyline" loading="lazy" lang="en" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="49.924585218702866" > </picture> <div class="image__copyright" > © Ernst Wagensveld </div> </div> </figure> </div></div> <div class="columns__column canvas"> <div class="card-list card-list--vertical"> <div class="card-list__cards"> <div class="card card--horizontal card--impact"> <div class="card__image-body"> <picture class="card__image"> <source media="(max-width: 420px)" srcset="/upload_mm/5/d/5/75582_fullimage_winter-walk-508101346_5677x3785_1360x785%20%281%29_420x420_632x329.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="41.904761904761905" > <img src="/upload_mm/5/d/5/75582_fullimage_winter-walk-508101346_5677x3785_1360x785%20%281%29_420x420_632x329.jpg" alt="Man takes winter walk in forest with snow" title="Man takes winter walk in forest with snow" loading="lazy" lang="en" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="41.904761904761905" > </picture> </div> <div class="card__text-body"> <span class="card__tag tag"> <span class="tag__label">Category:</span> Discover </span> <h3 class="card__title"> <a href="/global/tourism/getting-around/interests/season/winter" class="card__link"> Discover winter in the Netherlands </a> </h3> </div> </div> <div class="card card--horizontal card--impact"> <div class="card__image-body"> <picture class="card__image"> <source media="(max-width: 420px)" srcset="/upload_mm/1/8/5/83093_fullimage_fietser%20op%20schiermonnikoog%20met%20de%20vuurtoren%20in%20zicht%20%C2%A9%20merel%20tuk_420x420.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="50.0" > <img 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data-illustration="journal"> <div class="chapter-data__title">project.inpage_nav_journal</div> <div class="chapter-data__sub-title">The Netherlands in 7 stories</div> </div> <h2 id="chapter_project.inpage_nav_journal" class="chapter__title chapter__title--destination illustration--journal">The Netherlands in 7 stories</h2> <div class="card-list card-list--bulletin"> <div class="card-list__cards"> <div class="card card--bulletin"> <div class="card__image-body"> <picture class="card__image"> <source media="(max-width: 840px)" srcset="/upload_mm/5/c/2/83482_fullimage_vrouw%20bekijkt%20de%20bedreigde%20zwaan%2C%20nederlandse%20schilder%20jan%20asselijn%20in%20het%20rijksmuseum_420x560_550x349.jpg" data-focus-x="50.0" data-focus-Y="44.464285714285715" > <source media="(max-width: 1023px)" srcset="/upload_mm/a/4/3/83482_fullimage_vrouw%20bekijkt%20de%20bedreigde%20zwaan%2C%20nederlandse%20schilder%20jan%20asselijn%20in%20het%20rijksmuseum_960x480_550x349.jpg" 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Painted by Dutch artist Jan Asselijn ca. 1650" title="Woman views painting The endangered swan at Rijksmuseum. 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A sailboat sails through the aqueduct on the lake above the highway." title="Aquaduct Veluwemeer, aerial view from the drone. 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