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Dreaming of Netherlands by RAF_PHOTOGRAPHY

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This is Zaanse Schans, a beautful town near Amsterdam. This is one of the reasons every time I go to Netherlands, I start dreaming about going back some day. What a beautiful country!
Thank you for visiting and Happy week!

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A Crack Of Light by Brains11

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I didn’t have high hopes that day when I took off to Kinderdijk. It was dark and raining but since Kinderdijk is only a short drive for me I was hoping things would improve in the evening. Luckily it did with some gaps in the clouds during golden hour. The sun did find it’s way through the thick clouds to give some beautiful light……

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Che preferisce il Classico. by remoscarfo

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Kinderdijk windmills: unique & iconic water management.

A significant part of Holland is situated up to approximately 7 meters below sea level. The Dutch don’t notice any of this though, because an incredibly innovative and intricate system keeps the ever-rising seawater from flooding the land. Even during spring tide, the Dutch are safely guarded from being washed away…
The most important aspect of UNESCO World Heritage Kinderdijk is undoubtedly the unique collection of 19 authentic windmills, which are considered a Dutch icon throughout the entire world.

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