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clogs

Over one million clogs sold every year

Did you know that although it is a myth that all Dutch people wear clogs, still over one million clogs are sold in the...
windmill

Origin of windmills, tulips and wooden shoes

Did you know that windmills, tulips and wooden shoes are not originally from the Netherlands? The Persians already had fixed windmills in the 7th...
Windmill 'Sweachmermolen' in Boornzwaag (Friesland)

Windmill ‘Sweachmermolen’ in Boornzwaag (Friesland)

Under restoration; the thatched roof is being renewed.
Amsterdam

Huge bicycle parking at Amsterdam Central Station

Did you know that you can find one of Europe's largest bicycle parkings at Amsterdam Central Station? This three-storey 'fietsflat' can hold no less...