네델란드에서 가장 아름다운 작은마을 10

1. Giethoorn

No time to visit Venice , then visit the village of Giethoorn .   In This city , full of serene canals , often called the  " Venice of the North " .

The total length of the channels -  90 km long and up to some houses can only be reached by boat .

This is a good place , to ride on channels on the boat .

2. Volendam

Volendam is located on the ground , freed from the Zuiderzee in the 14th century , which makes it popular among farmers and fishermen .

This beautiful city has also become popular among artists , such as Picasso and Renoir .

He - still popular with tourists , who come here , to see old fishing boats and residents , dressed in traditional Dutch clothing .

3. Thorn .

Located in Limburg , near the Belgian border , Thorn was a tiny principality in the 12 century .

The smallest state in the Holy Roman Empire , Thorne rules prioress , which was assisted by 20 nuns of noble birth .

You can visit the ornate  Church of the Abbey of St. Mihaelskerka 10 th century , the center of city ​​.

4. Naarden

Naarden is unique among cities - fortresses .

The buildings in this city , founded  in 1300 year , grouped in a large circle , and surrounded by defensive fortifications in the shape of a star .

 This configuration is known as a fortress - a star . Aerial view of the city great ! Fortress Naarden Museum is also famous its textile industry .

5. Harlingen

Harlingen is located in the beautiful historic harbor city of Friesland . It is filled with beautiful medieval mansions .

For example building " Golden Angel " - the oldest stone building in the city , there once - it housed the Masonic Lodge .

The old warehouses , built in the 17th century is also an interesting attraction .

6. Domburg

Domburg, an ancient village in Zeeland at the North Sea, attracting tourists since the 17th century, and is a seaside resort since the 19th century.

 It is known for 40 shops with Latin inscriptions and drawings of the gods, who washed up on shore after strong storm in 1647.

Domburg was a village of artists , such as Mondrian and James Whistler .

Domburg offers traditional forms of recreation , including beaches , biking , sport fishing , surfing and horse riding .

Children can take a ride on roller skates or bikes .

 

7. Gouda

People flock there , to get a certificate , that they are not witches . They are still issued .

Gouda - a charming old town ( it was founded in 1265 year ) with medieval houses and canals .

8. Appingedam

Appingedam was once - then an important trading center and seaport , because he had access to the sea .

Today, this historic medieval town , famous for its hanging kitchens , t . E . Small rooms with roofs , hanging over the channel Damshterdir .

9. Doesburg

Doesburg was when - the most important fortified town in the Netherlands of - its strategic defensive position on the river IJssel .

Good places to visit : Mustard Museum , vinegar factory , garden , Lalique Glass Museum and Museum de Waag , Town Hall ,

which is supposedly the oldest public building in the Netherlands .

 

10. Zierikzee

Zierikzee - an ancient city , located on the island of Zealand . It is full of history and has more than 500 historical monuments .

One of the most favorite places of tourists - the Church of 12 century Sint - Livensmonstertoren , named after the Scottish martyr .