Zaanse Schans is an iconic open-air museum in the Netherlands, famous for its historic windmills. Located in the Zaanstreek region, it offers stunning views of traditional mills that were crucial to the industrial development of the Netherlands in the 17th and 18th centuries. The mills at Zaanse Schans are well preserved and are an important testimony to the technological advances of the time. They were originally used for grinding grain, pressing oil, sawing wood and making paper. Each mill has its own specific function, and visitors can often see the working mills in action.
The Zaanse Schans houses not only the mills, but also characteristic wooden houses, workshops and museums showing life in the region in former times. It is a living museum where visitors can discover traditional crafts, such as clog-making and cheese making. The mills themselves, with their imposing sails and charming appearance, form the heart of Zaanse Schans and are a symbolic image of the Dutch landscape. It is a place where history and culture come together, and where visitors can experience the rich heritage of the Netherlands.
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Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands