The misty surroundings lend the landscape an aura of mystery and enchantment. Trees and meadows emerge from the mist as if waking from a dream, while the gentle contours of watercourses and lakes blur in the background.
"Zaanse Schans Photos" present an enchanting journey into the past of the Netherlands. The Zaanse Schans is a picturesque village located near Amsterdam and is known as a living open-air museum. The photos show the unique atmosphere of this historic place, which includes an abundance of traditional windmills, wooden houses, bridges and canals.
The windmills are undoubtedly the main attraction of the Zaanse Schans. The photos capture the majestic presence of these windmills, which once formed the industrial heart of the region. Each mill has its own history and once served different purposes such as grinding grain, sawing wood or producing paints and oils.