Lisse is a town in the north of the province of South Holland in the Bollenstreek region. The place is located on an excavated old dune row, which is rich in lime and has a good structure. It is therefore often used for growing flower bulbs. The castle park “De Keukenhof” is located near Lisse. At first sight a bit Read more...
The old city of Leiden is build on a mod hill where the rivers Old Rhine and New Rhine converge. In 1047 Leiden was looted and beseiged before it became the prosperous clothing city it is renowned for. In 1574 the inhabitants received an university or exemption from tax as a reward for the resistance against the Spaniards. They choose Read more...