LANDMARKS OF NETHERLANDS MOST INTERESTING LANDMARKS OF NETHERLANDS URBAN PLANNING Historical center of Amsterdam – North Holland, Amsterdam. One of most interesting historical cities in the world from the urban planning point. The center of Amsterdam was developed in the end of the 16th – beginning of the 17th century. A network of canals was built in order to provide water access to every quarter. Canals were developed as concentric rings. Houses were built with facades along the channels, with gabled roofs. In Amsterdam are located numerous valuable monuments of architecture, art and history. The design of the city was a success – Amsterdam became the largest port in the world and by the end of the 17th century it was extremely rich city. Historical center of Delft – South Holland. A characteristic Dutch city with numerous historical houses arranged along the channels and bridged with historical bridges. Historical center of Leiden – South Holland, Leiden. Well p