Holland Town by Town

AMERSFOORT I took these photos on a cold, dark day in Amersfoort. It was freezing, there are some shots of frozen canals and more.	AMSTERDAM -- "Venice of the North" Amsterdam is a multifacted city. On one hand, it is known for its wilder side. At the same time, Amsterdam is a much cozier place than London, Paris or Rome. See the Red Light District for it's history, museums and whatever else attracts you there. Then see the real Amsterdam, with canal tours, museums, cafes, bars, Vondelpark, trams, bikes, and tourists.
	Haarlem-- "City of Quaint Streets" Haarlem, just 20 minutes by train from Amsterdam, is a worthwhile place to see. Haarlem's most unique feature is the abundance of quaint streets, more than anywhere else in Holland. Haarlem also boasts the Frans Hals Museum, St. Bavo's Cathedral, and it's own small-scale Red Light District. The Grote Markt square is surrounded by history and architecture, and it's just a 10 minute walk from Haarlem Centraal Station.
	Maastricht-- "Jewel of the Limburg Province" Maastricht is the most impressive, friendly city in the southern part of the Netherlands. See the Town by Town page plus the Photo and Video Gallery..

Here's a tram on Visselstraat in Amsterdam. The ABN-Amro bank building is shown behind the tram.

ZEELAND -- The Southwest Netherlands Islands
South of the Westeschelde:
Veere
Sluis
Terneuzen

North of the Westerschelde: Middelburg
Willemstad - Town of War History

TOWNS NEAR AMSTERDAM
Read the Driving Page Covering the Coast from Bloemendaal an Zee to Noordwijk an Zee
Zandfoort an Zee, Lisse - Hillegom and Noordwijk