In The Land Of Holland, The Travel By BikeHolland is famous as "Kingdom of Bicycles" and its transportation facilities for bicycles here are incredibly perfect. You almost can find a bikeway everywhere. Total length of bikeway reached 17,000 kilometer all over the country. Having experienced the small and big towns and cities in Holland and tasted delicacies, you could ride a bicycle to visit the natural places here if you have time.What's Most Showstopping now?: bags Even though the destination is no a famous city,but it can also refrsh you by it's charming landscape along the road. Almuden is a small city near the IJmeer lake and located the mouth of Vecht River. In the middle ages, Muden was the external port of Utrecht and was often related with ocean shipping in history. Now it is generally used as a marina for yachts.09 Winter, the World of Valuable cheap bags ! The little city is famous by the Muiderslot castle which has a long history, the castle is 12 kilometers away from the city center. Muiderslot is the most famous medieval castle of Netherland. The fort was initially built by Flores Earl V in 1280 and used to be the military fort at Vecht estuary and also the important route to the bishopric of Utrecht. It has been razed to the ground latter. The building we see now is restored as the model in year 1370 to 1386. The castle has been used as courts, prisons and the residence of lords. The castle is surrounded by a beautiful moat. High wall round the town can walk, with arcade both sides. The castle was designed in rectangular layout which had drum-shaped towers. Residential area put an internal courtyard into in the middle, reflecting the French style of the Middle Ages. The upholstery and decoration in the fort is filled with art atmosphere because the artworks and articles for daily use in the times of the famous Dutch poet and writer P.C.Hooft can be seen everywhere. He lived here from 1609 to 1674. Herb Garden is worth a visit, where the scenery is also very beautiful. You can see overlook the internal lake Zuiderzee due to Dutch reclamation works from the fort and enjoy the charming integration of water with sky. You are allowed to visit inside only if you are led by the tour guide. From Hooft times the castle has been decorated beautifully. It almost opens throughout the year, while the herb garden is also worth to visit. |