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The Netherlands – Some General Reflections

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Netherlands is a small country of 17 million people. It is famous for its tulip gardens, wooden windmills, cheese, canals, millions of bicycles and fields below the sea level. Here are my reflections on this remarkable country and people.

People and Languages in Netherlands

 

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Netherlands is largely a secular country. About forty percent of  the population say that they have no religion. Thirty percent are catholic and 20% are Protestant. …

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Top Rome Attractions: Must-See Landmarks

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Top Rome attractions involve classical ruins, venerable places of worship and iconic fountains. Rome is a modern and vibrant city where you will come across wonderful eateries, museums and activities. The city can be overwhelming to the visitors who may not know where to go first. Rome has a long history behind it.  But there are landmarks that are almost obligatory, such as the Colosseum and Vatican Museums.

1.Vatican Museums

 

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Founded by Pope Julius II in early sixteenth century, Vatican Museums is one of the largest museums in the world. Popes amassed the collection over the centuries. The museums hold 70,000 works of art, out of which 20,000 are on display. Visitors walk through 7 km of halls and corridors. At the end of the route is Sistine Chapel which contains Michelangelo’s famous fresco The Creation of Adam. …

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Roman Forum – the Ruins of Ancient Rome

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The Lookout Terrace Between Palatine Hill and Roman Forum

Roman Forum is in the heart of Rome, a spread of impressive ruins. This is in a small valley between Palatine and Capitoline hills. Many Roman emperors had built their palaces here. The Roman Forum was the scene of public meetings, law courts and gladiatorial combats in republican times. Shops and open-air markets lined the area. It was the hub of political, social and commercial activity of Roman citizens. As you go around Roman Forum, you will see the ruins of temples, churches and public buildings. …

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Keukenhof Gardens – Biggest Tulip Gardens

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Keukenhof Gardens is the world’s tulip biggest flower garden and contains seven million tulips with a total of 800 varieties. The garden has an area of 32 hectares or 79 acres. It is also known as the Garden of Europe. It is open every year from mid-March to mid-May. Keukenhof will be open from Thursday, March 20 through Sunday, May 11 2025 from 8:00 am to 7:30 pm, including Sundays and holidays. …

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Musée d’Orsay – Art Masterpieces in Paris

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Musée d’Orsay is on the left bank of the River Seine, 2.1 km from Notre Dame Cathedral. The museum exhibits French masterpieces including paintings, sculptures, furniture and photography. Classic paintings by Cezanne, Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir and Paul Gauguin, to name a few, are on show.

The nearest metro station is Solférino–Musée d’Orsay. Louvre Museum is across the River Seine, a walk of 1.1 km. We had booked our entry tickets online and were able to bypass the queues at the ticket counters. …

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