The Bloemenmarkt, the flower market
The Netherlands and flowers are a great love story. Fields of tulips, the national flower, cover much of the country when spring arrives. In Amsterdam, the Bloemenmarkt - the flower market - is the place to go to discover this part of Dutch culture, and of course it's free! The sweet smells and bright colours make for a delightful escapade. And who knows, if you make friends with one of the stallholders, they might even offer you a tulip bulb...