Brilio.net/en - While The Netherlands may be a country that is famous for its canals, windmills, wooden shoes and cheese markets, did you know that she is also home to the worlds largest flower auction? The Royal FloraHolland, which has been around for over a century, is home to millions of aromatic flowers! This tourist hotspot is located in the city of Aalsmeer, Southwest of Amsterdam.
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The flower auction at Royal FloraHolland is one that held on a daily basis. If youre interested to bid for it, be sure to head down there by 6AM, because thats the only time of the day that you will get the opportunity to do so. Whats even better is that if youre one of the lucky buyers, you can select your delivery destination for they can deliver the flowers to any corner of the globe! If you just prefer to take a memorable fragrant tour stemming from 20,000 diverse types of plants and flowers, do note that they open their doors to the public from 7AM onwards. Entry fees are priced at 7 Euros (USD 8).
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Today, Royal FloraHolland is a market that connects 4,500 members scattered across many countries. Hence, it is not a surprise that they dont just hold the record for the largest flower auction, but also significantly contribute to the nation in becoming the worlds largest exporter of cut flowers. So if youre in need of a fresh unique set of flowers for whatever reason, be sure to pay a visit to Royal FloraHolland. Trust me, they really mean business.
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