Mechelen – first railway on the European continent | Belgium Updated: May 15, 2020 | By Claire | More Mechelen (Malines in French) is a charming historic city which became in the 16th century the capital of the Netherlands for some time. It is located on the banks of the river Dijle in the northern […]
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Haarlem – historical city with charm and excellent museums | Netherlands Updated: April 2, 2020 | By Claire | More Haarlem is a city located on the river Spaarne, about 20 km west of Amsterdam and near the coastal dunes. It lies in the northern part of the Randstad, the sixth-largest metropolitan area in Europe. […]
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