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Photoessay: Postcards from Beautiful Netherlands

By Rashmi Gopal Rao

Rustic charm, pastoral beauty, intriguing windmills and unending canals, Netherlands is indeed a stunningly beautiful country. Beyond the happening captial city of Amsterdam, Netherlands offers several sights that are the epitome of picture perfect prettiness. Here are some captures from a visit to the country.

The Iconic Buildings of the Amsterdam SkylineThe Iconic Buildings of the Amsterdam Skyline The Signature Canals of AmsterdamThe Signature Canals of Amsterdam The Signature Cycles of AmsterdamThe Signature Cycles of Amsterdam

The little fishing village of Volendam is a great idea for a day trip.

Volendam Port

Autumn is a wonderful time to spend in the country watching its lovely colours.

Autumn colours in GiethoornAutumn colours in Giethoorn Apples in Autumn in MarkenApples in Autumn in Marken Flower Market Scenes in Amsterdam in SeptemberFlower Market Scenes in Amsterdam in September

If you are a lover of architecture, the buildings of Rotterdam must be on your list.

Cube house in RotterdamCube house in Rotterdam Markthal in RotterdamMarkthal in Rotterdam

And if craft and cuisine are your calling, Netherlands offers plenty of it.

Cheese making in Volendam Wooden Clogs in MarkenWooden Clogs in Marken Blue Pottery of DelftBlue Pottery of Delft

The heritage village of Zaanse Schans is a great place to experience the beauty, essence and spirit of Netherlands and also buy plenty of souvenirs.

Zaanse Schans WindmillsZaanse Schans Windmills Souvenirs to buy while in NetherlandsSouvenirs to buy while in Netherlands More souvenirs to buy while in NetherlandsMore souvenirs to buy while in Netherlands Souvenirs of NetherlandsSouvenirs of Netherlands

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