The small town of Giethoorn is located in the Dutch province of Overijssel in Eastern Holland, and its name is an abbreviation of “Goat Horns” in Dutch. When it was established, instead of building roads, residents instead used the plethora of waterways and moved from place to place by boat. This has given the town the nickname “The Venice of the Netherlands”.
Nowadays, the town is divided into a modern area, which includes roads and modern houses, and a traditional area with its water canals and traditional Dutch homes.
6. Binnenhof, the Hague
While Amsterdam is Holland’s capital, the Hague is where most of the country’s government bodies are located, including the royal palace. The Binnenhoff, located in the center of the Hague, is a courtyard built in medieval times and since the 13th-century it has been the home for the Dutch government. These days, it is home to both houses of parliament, the office of the prime minister, and the Hall of Knights (used for official events). The Hall of Knights is open for organized visits once a week .
