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The oldest existing windmill in the Netherlands
Did you know that the tower mill in Zeddam is the oldest existing windmill in the Netherlands?
The windmill is most likely built before the...
Preparations for Keukenhof’s next season
Did you know that the gardeners at Keukenhof have already planted the first bulbs for next year's flower season? The coming months approximately 7...
Windmill decapitated during a whirlwind
Did you know that today the windmill of Twiske near Amsterdam was decapitated during a whirlwind? The 23,000kg cap and sails were blown away...
Horticulture in The Netherlands
Did you know that 24% of the world trade in horticultural products is in Dutch hands? About half of all Dutch horticulture is located...
85% of the Dutch population regularly rides a bicycle
Did you know that 85% of the Dutch population regularly rides a bicycle?
A name for each windmill
Did you know that back in the days there were so many windmills in the Netherlands that in 1663 the government decided that each...