Culture of the Netherlands
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The culture of the Netherlands is diverse, reflecting regional differences as well as the foreign influences built up by centuries of the Dutch people's mercantile and explorative spirit. The Netherla
Some symbols and works of Dutch culture
The Basilica of Saint Servatius (built 570) in Maastricht is the oldest church in the Netherlands.
Johannes Vermeer, View of Delft (Mauritshuis, The Hague) 1660-1661
Vincent van Gogh, Starry Night, 1889, Museum of Modern Art, New York City
Amsterdam
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Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. It has a population of 933,680 in June 2024 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Lo
Amsterdam Royal Palace 1699
Concertgebouw from Museumplein 2539
South facade of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam