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Cultural programThe Organizing Committee will suggest an entertaining program and excursions to the participants and accompanying persons. The city-tour (Guide Walking Excursion around Delft) is included in the package of the registration fee. Other excursions are offered to the participants optionally. We offer a wide range of excursions, on your choice.
Walking excursion around Delft
Conference Dinner
Stadsherberg de Mol, You are welcome to Medieval Holland, fairy-tale building with antique and mysterious spirit. You will feel that you are suddenly 4 centuries back in time. On arrival you will be served a Medieval Welcome Drink. You will find Stadsherberg de Mol in the heart of the old city of Delft, between historical buildings and ancient towers. The history of the building goes back to 1563.
Excursion to The Hague September 25, Thursday, 6.00 p.m. The Hague is the administrative capital of the Netherlands, home to its court and government, though Amsterdam is the official capital. Due to the fact that The Hague has been a central location for the residences of monarchs over the years, a number of beautiful palaces are located in the city. Among the numerous landmarks of The Hague is the Binnenhof, which grew out of the 13th-century palace and houses both chambers of the legislature; the Binnenhof contains the 13th-century Hall of Knights (Dutch Ridderzaal), where many historic meetings have been held. The Mauritshuis, a 17th-century structure built as a private residence for John Maurice of Nassau, is an art museum and contains several of the greatest works of Rembrandt and Vermeer. The Peace Palace (Dutch Vredespaleis), which was financed by Andrew Carnegie and opened in 1913, houses the Permanent Court of Arbitration and, since 1945, the International Court of Justice. Among the other notable buildings are the former royal palace; the Groote Kerk, a Gothic church (15th-16th cent.); the Nieuwe Kerk, containing Spinoza's tomb; the 16th-century town hall; and the Netherlands Conference Center (1969). Northwest of the city is Scheveningen, a popular North Sea resort and a fishing port.
Excursion to Rotterdam and Leiden
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam constructed in 1270 on the Rotte River, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre. Its strategic location at the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta on the North Sea and at the heart of a massive rail, road, air and inland waterway distribution system extending throughout Europe is the reason that Rotterdam is often called the "Gateway" to Europe.
Excursion to Amsterdam September 27, Saturday, 9.00 a.m. Amsterdam is the largest city and capital of the Netherlands. A major European center of commerce and culture, Amsterdam is a lively combination of old and new, with picturesque canals, beautiful 17th century architecture, world-renowned museums, and an international harbor and airport. Its strong international heritage is due to its role as a major seaport for explorers and merchants. Today, the city’s cosmopolitan nature is represented in its arts, music, social life, and open and tolerant atmosphere. A traditional center for education and the arts, Amsterdam has inspired talents such as Rembrandt and van Gogh. What makes Amsterdam so attractive is the 17th century historical atmosphere combined with the mentality of a modern metropolis creating a friendly and relaxed environment. The small scale of the buildings and the intimacy of the streets, canals and squares create an atmosphere that visitors find unique.
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