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If there\u2019s one thing that Amsterdam is most known for, it might just be the flourishing tulip. Along with windmills and historic attractions, this bright and beautiful flower has become a colourful symbol of Amsterdam and the Dutch countryside.<\/p>\n

Though tulips are almost synonymous with Holland, these flowers actually originated in the Ottoman Empire and are mostly indigenous to parts of central Asia such as Iran, Pakistan and Turkey. Tulips began gaining popularity among the Dutch in 1593 thanks to a prominent botanist at the University of Leiden named Carolus Clusius, who introduced the tulip to the Dutch and they\u2019ve embraced it as their own ever since.<\/p>\n

Indeed, tulips are so beloved and prized in this country that 17th century Holland went through what\u2019s called a \u201ctulip mania\u201d craze in which some Dutch went as far as remortgaging their homes to get their hands on some of these precious flowers. Considered a symbol of luxury and status, some Dutch offered vast amounts of money for a single bulb. To capitalize on this \u201ctulip mania,\u201d tulip bulbs and their futures were traded on the local stock exchange as early as 1636 \u2013 with people selling their land, homes and possessions to invest in these flowering bulbs.<\/p>\n

Nowadays, of course, there\u2019s no need for anyone to go broke or risk losing their homes to see or possess some of these vivid flowers. However, it\u2019s worth noting that Holland still dominates the global tulip market, producing more than four billion bulbs each year.<\/p>\n

Every spring, Holland is awash with these brilliant blooms. To fully appreciate the beauty and bounty of this national flower, these are a few must-see spots:<\/p>\n

Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse<\/h2>\n

Here, you\u2019ll find more than 30 hectares of flowers, seven million blooms and some 800 varieties of tulips each spring. Situated roughly 35 kilometres southwest of Amsterdam in the famous Flower Strip<\/a>, the Keukenhof Gardens<\/a> is easily reachable by car or public transport. Don\u2019t miss your chance to see and walk through these gardens that burst with colour each spring \u2013 showing off nearly every shade of the rainbow.\u00a0 Keukenhof Gardens is generally open from late March to mid-May. Kids will be equally amazed with the treasure hunt, playground, onsite petting zoo and maze.<\/p>\n

Aalsmeer Flower Auction<\/h2>\n

For something truly out of the ordinary, make a quick visit just 25 kilometres southwest of Amsterdam to Aalsmeer for a tour of the world\u2019s largest flower auction.\u00a0 Here, flowers from across the world \u2013 including places such as Colombia, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Kenya and other parts of Europe \u2013 are traded daily inside this immense 10.6 million square-foot building. In typical Dutch auction style, the price begins high and then counts down with bidders only getting a few seconds before the flowers are sold. However, with the emergence of online trading, fewer rooms in this building are being used; and there\u2019s some uncertainty as to how online trading will affect the future of Aalsmeer\u2019s traditional flower auctions. For now, be sure to come early to check out all the action. Aalsmeer is open to the public only on certain days. For more information, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Amsterdam Tulip Museum<\/h2>\n

How exactly did the tulip make its way from Central Asia to Holland?\u00a0 Why did Carolus Clusius introduce this flower to the Dutch people?\u00a0 What are some of the impacts of tulip bulbs on Holland\u2019s economy and growth? For the full history of Holland\u2019s horticultural history, a visit to this unique museum is a must. Situated in the Jordaan district about two kilometres southwest of Amsterdam\u2019s Centraal Station, the Amsterdam Tulip Museum<\/a> is easy to reach by foot, bike, car or public transit.<\/p>\n

Tulip Festival<\/h2>\n

Since there can never be too many tulips, this annual event celebrates Holland\u2019s national flower by ensuring it blooms across Amsterdam each spring. Throughout the month of April, some 400,000 bright (and sometimes rare) tulips can be seen at a variety of gardens, including those of some city buildings, museums and private residences. For a full list of participating locations, get your hands on a festival guide (available in early April).<\/p>\n

National Tulip Day<\/h2>\n

In Holland, this special January event is known as \u201cNationale Tulpendag\u201d and is held in the heart of Amsterdam at Dam Square, which is blanketed with a spectacular garden of some 200,000 tulips for this one-day event. An annual tradition since 2012, this festival kicks off Holland\u2019s upcoming tulip season. An added bonus? On the afternoon of this National Tulip Day, visitors to the Square are welcomed to pick the tulips for free.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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