Sightseeing in the Netherlands

Overview by Globlatrade.net:

Tourism and Culture

Historical: There are a lot of historic sights to see, mainly in the big cities but also in the country side. Think of the Waterlinie and the Canals of Amsterdam.
Cultural: The Netherlands is renowned for its museums. Some Dutch sites are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, consult the website to see which they are.
Nature: There are a number of parks, such as de Keukenhof and other nature parks such as de Veluwe. Some Dutch sites are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, consult the website to see which they are.
Religious: All religious sites in the Netherlands.
Thermal: None.
Beach: All costal activities.
Winter Sports: None outdoor, apart from when there is a rigorous winter, then ice skating outside is popular (Elfstedentocht); indoors there is skiing and ice skating.
Outdoor Activities: Cycling, walking, swimming, golf.
Shopping: Special purchases include Delft (between The Hague and Rotterdam) blue pottery and pottery from Makkum and Workum, costume dolls, silverware from Schoonhoven, glass and crystal from Leerdam and diamonds from Amsterdam. Shopping hours: Mon 1100-1800; Tues-Fri 0900-1800; Sat 0900-1700. In Amsterdam, Rotterdam and other big cities, supermarkets are open from 0800-2000/2100. In large city centres, shops are open Sun 1200-1700. Shopping malls are also open on Sunday. Some cities also have late-night shopping on Thursdays or Fridays.

Top Highlights of the Capital City
Anne Frank House
Palace de Dam
Artis Zoo
Westerkerk
Leidseplein
The Rembrandt House
De Wallen (Red Light District)
Van Gogh Museum
The Amsterdam Maritime Museum
Stedelijk Museum

Top Highlights of the Country
De Keukenhof
Madurodam
Deltawerken
Kinderdijk
Volendam
Cheese market
Waddeneilanden
Palace Het Loo
Domkerk
Port of Rotterdam

Political Freedom: Widespread
Civil Liberty: 1/7
Freedom of the Press: The news media are free and independent. Restrictions on insulting the monarch and royal family exist but are rarely enforced. Despite a high concentration of newspaper ownership, a wide variety of opinion is expressed in the print media. Internet access is not restricted.
: World Ranking of Freedom of the Press According to "Reporters sans Frontières", 2009 report : 7/175
: Evolution: 10 places up compared to 2008
: For Further Information, Consult Worldwide Press Freedom Index 2009, Reporters Without Borders
Free Access to the Internet: Widespread
Freedom of Assembly: Respected
Rule of Law: Widespread
Personal Autonomy and Individual Rights: Relatively widespread, minorities can suffer from discrimination.
Women's Condition: Same as for men.
For Further Information: Freedom House
U.S. Department of State

Degree of Freedom: Widespread
Beliefs: Roman Catholic 31%, Dutch Reformed 13%, Calvinist 7%, Muslim 5.5%, other 2.5%, none 41% (2002).
Role of Religion in Society: Religion does not influence economic or political life.

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