The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in South Holland Province, The Netherlands

November 9, 2021 Flossie Demartino

Encompassing two of the Netherlands’ three largest cities (Rotterdam and The Hague), Zuid-Holland (South Holland) is also home to important towns like Leiden, Gouda and Delft. And many lovely smaller towns dot the gorgeous green landscape. Alphen aan den Rijn has several interesting attractions, including Dutch history theme park Archeon. Picturesque Kinderdijk, birthplace of the legend of the Cat and the Cradle, also has many windmills that together are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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1. Erasmus Bridge

Erasmusbrug, 3072 Rotterdam The Netherlands http://www.rotterdam.nl
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Erasmus Bridge

Considered an architectural work of art, Rotterdam's imposing bridge that is shaped like a harp soars over the largest harbor in Europe.

Reviewed By Hermes_NL - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The iconic Erasmus bridge, nicknamed “the Swan”, crosses the wide river Nieuwe Maas in Rotterdam. It offers a great opportunity to take a city walk and reach out from the industrious North shore to the bubbling “Kop van Zuid” and the gentrified Katendrecht peninsula.

2. Madurodam

George Maduroplein 1, 2584 RZ, The Hague The Netherlands +31 70 416 2400 [email protected] http://www.madurodam.nl
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Madurodam

Discover Holland's highlights and heritage in this world famous miniature and Holland theme park. You will discover Holland’s most iconic landmarks and history through a story of magnificent miniatures and indoor attractions. The stunning park filled with flowers is a beauty for the eye and shows 338 miniatures. From little Amsterdam to Dutch national architecture built on a scale of 1:25 with miniature trains, boats and cars moving around. Madurodam will make you discover Holland's rich history with remarkable stories like the Dutch ability to transform water into land. And did you know New York was Dutch in former days? Come find out in our attraction Nieuw-Amsterdam! Madurodam is very family friendly with two large playgrounds and plenty of fun interactive installations. You will get the full Holland experience in one place and many Instagram worthy picture possibilities. Visit us! We are open 365 days a year and offer information in 11 languages. See you soon in Madurodam.

Reviewed By pearce71592

I thought this was an interesting way to see some of the places that are in Netherlands before going to see them in person. Great for kids to visit. The displays are very high quality. some with moving parts. We bought the 3D photo miniature of us, the statue is exact. A neat souvenir to have from Netherland.

3. Panorama Mesdag

Zeestraat 65, 2518 AA, The Hague The Netherlands +31 70 310 6665 [email protected] http://panorama-mesdag.nl/
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Panorama Mesdag

A magnificent experience in time and space.

Reviewed By 512saskiav - Oisterwijk, The Netherlands

Awesome Panoramic scenery, hand painted end of 19th century. Overview of seaside fishing boats and little town. Take your time to view this awesome panoramic painting and indulge yourselves in this 19th century surrounding.

4. Sint-Janskerk

Achter de Kerk 2, 2801 JW Gouda The Netherlands +31 6 48381257 [email protected] http://www.sintjan.com/
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Sint-Janskerk

THE LONGEST CHURCH OF THE NETHERLANDS The great fire of 1552 destroyed much of the medieval church of Saint John. Shortly after the disaster, the council commissioned the reconstruction of the most startling church of Holland. With 123 meters it is also the longest church in The Netherlands THE 72 STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS ARE WORLD-FAMOUS Entering the Church of St. John, one falls silent at the sight of the majestic space with the 72 world-famous stained-glass windows. That first experience will only get stronger when you see the marvellous light by the 'Dutch Masters' invading the Church. The rich history of Holland can be read in the large windows. It is a beginning of an impressive discovery along biblical and historical scenes of human emotions. Then you understand that the Gouda St. John is one of the highest rated attractions in the Netherlands!

Reviewed By exploringwithjune - The Netherlands, null

After visiting the museum we stopped by the church. As we'd already learned so much at the museum, we just wanted to pop in for half an hour. Therefore we didn't take an audio tour, which is included in the price, and instead walked around by ourselves. We received a leaflet with some information, which highlighted a couple of the gorgeous stained glass windows. We struggled finding the right numbers to go with the texts at times, but overall it was a lovely way to see the church and to learn something while wandering around. The architecture is really impressive and the windows are pure art. Some windows that interested us weren't included in the leaflet, but it is logical that choices had to be made. If we hadn't gone to the museum, we would've probably also gotten the audio tour as I can imagine that it's way more complete. The church also has a little gift shop with a good variety of products . We entered for free as we both have a museumkaart. Regular prices are 9 euros for adults, 5,25 for kids aged 13-17 and kids under 13 can visit for free. I definitely think this is really pricey for a church. If you visit with a family and, just like us, want to walk around for a short while, it will set you back 30 euros for a relatively quick visit. I can imagine that that can be a lot of money for some families. Also, I think it is really important for kids to see churches like these and learn about the history and architecture, so it should be made more accessible. With commissioning these prices; I think they put off people from visiting. Also, many other impressive churches in our country are free. If I hadn't had my museumkaart, I would probably not have gone in. Concluding, it was a lovely visit but I do wish that they would reconsider their prices.

5. Vredespaleis

Carnegieplein 2, 2517 KJ, The Hague The Netherlands +31 70 302 4242 http://www.vredespaleis.nl
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Vredespaleis

Reviewed By VeryanW_12

Easy walking distance from the centre and has an interesting free exhibition. Tours of the Palace and gardens are guided only. Hang a wish on the 'peace tree'.

6. World Heritage Kinderdijk

Nederwaard 1, 2961 AS Kinderdijk The Netherlands +31 78 691 2830 [email protected] http://www.kinderdijk.com/
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World Heritage Kinderdijk

The Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage site is a unique icon of seven centuries of Dutch water management. All phases of the history of our struggle against water are still visible here. The unique collection of 19 mills in an authentic Dutch landscape is a true eye catcher. With your ticket you'll have access to all visiting locations and tour boats for four hours. The Nederwaard Museum Mill shows how families lived and worked in our mills around 1900. At the Blokweer Museum Mill, you’ll experience what life was like in the fifties of last century. In the Overwaard Museum Mill and the adjacent education barn everything revolves around technology. Watch our multi-screen film in Secondary pumping station 'De Fabriek' and visit the historic Wisboom pumping station from 1868. Get on board of our tour boats and enjoy Kinderdijk from the water. Feel the wind, smell the water and listen to the sound of the windmills. The Kinderdijk World Heritage site is open almost the entire year!

Reviewed By 607jayb - Fairhope, United States

If you are anywhere near to this area, this is simply a MUST DO! This UNESCO site is one of the most interesting and fun sites we have seen. There are several working windmills, and with a guided tour, you will learn more than you can imagine about the amazing water management history of the Dutch, and the critical role windmill technology plays in that history. You will explore the cramped, yet efficient, interior of a working windmill and see how "millers" ply their trade and live in those windmills. The grounds, like most of The Netherlands, are very green and gorgeous. They have two souvenir shops (I prefer the one in the brick building closest to the entrance) and a snack bar. Take your time and ENJOY!

7. Netherlands Architectural Institute

Musempark 25, 3015 CB The Netherlands +31 10 440 1200 [email protected] http://www.nai.nl
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Netherlands Architectural Institute

8. Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall)

Markt 1, 2801 JG Gouda The Netherlands +31 88 000 1505 [email protected] http://stadhuysgouda.nl
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Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall)

The city hall of Gouda was completed in 1450 and is the oldest gothic city hall in the Netherlands.

Reviewed By Dirkielab - Centurion, South Africa

We were taken by surprise cycling into Gouda and it's old city! Welcomed by the lovely clock and amazing old buildings.

9. Schiedam Windmills

Westvest 229, 3111 BT Schiedam The Netherlands +31 6 30359862 [email protected] http://www.deschiedamsemolens.nl
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Schiedam Windmills

The eight Schiedam windmills are officially the highest classical windmills in the world. The eight mills are surrounding the inner city of Schiedam, and it is easy to walk from one to the other. A must-see for travellers visiting the Rotterdam, Delft and Den Haag area. The Windmill De Walvisch (which is both a museum and a shop) is where most tours start, either by foot or by boat, as there is a tour boat (called the whisper boat) embarking at the entrance of the museum and sails around the canal that surrounds all of Schiedam with a tour guide. The museum is operated by the Jenever Museum (Dutch gin museum) and is currently closed due to Corona. The shop in Walvich offers a wide range of traditional and healthy biological flour products made in windmill De Vrijheid. The Walvich shop is currently open from Wednesday to Saturday.

Reviewed By Mactoek - Schiedam, The Netherlands

Nice scenic walking tour across the old historical city of Schiedam. Enjoy the museum and see how they turn on the wheel of the windmill.

10. Grote Kerk

Lange Geldersekade 2, 3311 CJ Dordrecht The Netherlands +31 78 614 4660 http://www.grotekerk-dordrecht.nl
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Grote Kerk

Reviewed By 460capet

A lovely church with impressive high ceilings and large organ. Many stain glass windows and small side chapel/tombs with ornate carved stone lids. It was a bigger church than I expected and holds one of the first Dutch translations of the Bible.

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