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Probably the most famous symbol of The Netherlands, the tulip and other bulb flowers actually only bloom a few weeks each year.
Now, the tulip, along with other bulb flowers like hyacinths, narcissus, and other flowers can be found in abundance on the bulb fields just behind the West coast of Holland. Cars come by with bunches of flowers on their frontside, while you can see an old person bending over his field and cutting flowers. Since the blooming period is so short, visitors come in huge amounts, mostly during the day. It is therefore advisable to take the late sunset to your advantage and visit late afternoon or early evening. This way, your nose has an unobstructed access to the delicious to the air around the bulb fields.
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