{
  "id": 8256117,
  "title": "I've lived in the Netherlands for 15 years. Skip Amsterdam and head to these charming, lesser-known places.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/ive-lived-in-the-netherlands-for-15-years-skip-amsterdam-and-head-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T13:35:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/best-towns-to-visit-netherlands-lesser-known-from-local-2026-9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dana Marin, who has lived in the Netherlands for 15 years, shares her favorite lesser-known towns and villages she loves to visit. She speaks highly of Warmond, a village surrounded by lakes and rich history. Warmond features the grand Huys te Warmont estate with a moat and elegant forest park, as well as the old school-turned-restaurant, Old School Café. Another favorite is Medemblik, the oldest town in West Friesland, known for its medieval castle and a historic steam train ride. Veere in Zeeland is also noteworthy, with a Scottish history, a bakery museum, and a waterfront promenade. Lastly, Monnickendam is highlighted for its romantic canals, port, and the annual Jan Haring Race boat race.",
  "summary": "As someone who's lived in the Netherlands for years, I love exploring charming towns and villages here. My favorites include Veere and Warmond.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}