Dutch Golden Age

Picture it now, living in one of the unique picturesque canal houses that nestle cozily in with other canal houses with the occasional museum. The brick front houses with striking gables and dual entrances come with the faint sounds of the casual boat buzzing by. The beautiful Amstel River trickling in front of the house. This is the beautiful architecture of the Dutch Golden Age. The beautiful parks full of Dutch tulips and luscious green grass. Winding brick roads to walk and cycle along. Art museums housing works by Rembrandt, Vermeer & Holbein the Younger. The rivers housing scenic views with boats to gently sail in. The National Parks that preserve the open heath, woodlands & dunes, home to animals such as red deer & wild boar, plus cycling and walking trails. Don’t forget about the many Dutch windmills that sit on the untouched land. …show more content…
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