Seven Wonders of the Netherlands

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Science Center Nemo is a museum and science center located in Amsterdam. It is the largest science center in the country and features five floors of hands-on science activities and exhibits.

St. John’s Cathedral, also called s-Hertogenbosch, is a Roman Catholic Cathedral that reflects gothic architecture. It reaches a height of 75 meters with the tower and is 115 meters long.

The Binnenhof is a collection of buildings in the city center of The Hague. It is located on the shore of the Hofvijver Lake. It was constructed in the 13th century.

Ridderzaal is the primary structure of the Binnenhof in The Hague. It was constructed in the 13th century and holds royal receptions and interparliamentary conferences.

Rijksmuseum is the National State Museum dedicated to history and the arts. It features 8,000 different pieces of art and history on display.

Castle de Haar was constructed in 1892, with historical records dating a structure at the location as far back as 1391. It represents a Neo-Gothic architectural style.

The Royal Palace is located in Amsterdam. It was originally constructed as a city hall in the 17th century. It opened in July of 1655 as a town hall, but serves as a royal palace today.

The Dom Tower of Utrecht is the tallest church tower in the country. It reaches a height of 368 feet (112.5 m). The Gothic style tower is an iconic landmark of the city. Construction was completed in 1382.

The Van Gogh Museum is an art museum located in Amsterdam. The museum is dedicated to the artwork of Vincent van Gogh and those that studied under him. The museum opened in 1973.

Keukenhof, also called the Garden of Europe, is the largest flower garden in Europe and the second largest in the world. It features approximately 7 million bulbs over 79 acres (32 hectares).

Oude Kerk is the oldest building and oldest parish church in Amsterdam. It was consecrated in 1306. It is over 800 years old and has served as a Calvinist church since 1578.

Madurodam is a miniature park in the Scheveningen district of The Hague. It features replicas of famous Dutch buildings and landmarks built at a 1:25 scale. It opened in 1952.

Euromast is an observation tower in Rotterdam. Construction was completed in 1960. It is the tallest structure in the country at 606 feet (184.6 m). it is built on a concrete block weighing 4,2000,000 pounds (1,900,000 kg).

The City Hall of Delft is constructed after Renaissance style. It originally served as the official seat of the government, whereas today it is used for civic weddings and ceremonies. Construction dates back to 1618.