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Lifting up the historic windmill in Delft

Did you know that windmill 'De Roos' in Delft was lifted up yesterday? The historic windmill and the adjoining house and warehouse were elevated...
windmill Zwammerdam

Late January and early February are the coldest time of the year

Did you know that if the Dutch cold spell continues, people will be able to ice skate on flooded fields and small lakes by...
Did you know that the windmills in Stompwijk (Molendriegang) were built around 1672 for keeping the polders dry?

Three 17th century windmills near Leidschendam

Did you know that the three windmills ('Molendriegang' in Dutch) at Stompwijk date back to 1672? Originally, there were four windmills. The fourth mill...