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Building with and against water
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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If Holland did not protect itself against flooding, half the country would be under water. After all, a quarter is already below sea level, including all the major cities in the west of the country. Holland has an extensive network of polders, canals and pumping stations to keep itself dry. MuseumsThere are a number of museums, like the Nieuwland museum situated in the polders reclaimed from the Zuider Zee, which show how Holland reclaimed land from the sea, and built the first polders. The Beemsterpolder
Cycling along the surf
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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Would you like to explore the coastline the sporty way? Rent a bike and cycle the North Sea route or the Wadden Sea route. Both routes follow the coastline. You will enjoy both the coastal area and the hinterland. Two long-distance cycle routes have been
Coastal Highlights
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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Wadden IslandsTexel is the largest of the Wadden Islands. You will find a total of eighteen miles of sandy beach here. It is also great for cycling and walking, as the island has an extensive network of walking and cycling paths. Texel is a must for
Delta Works protect Holland against storms
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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The Delta Works is one of the most impressive structures in the world, thus earning it the title 'The Eighth Wonder of the World'. This system of hydraulic engineering works protects Holland against storm surges and improves the water balance. A r
Deltapark Neeltje Jans
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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The Delta Works is one of the most impressive structures in the world, thus earning it the title "The Eighth Wonder of the World." This system of hydraulic engineering works protects Holland against storm surges and improves the water balance. A
Cycling in Zeeland
Jul 16, 2007 8:24 AM GMT Source:
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The province of Zeeland in the south west of Holland consists for several larger and smaller islands. After the 1953 flood disaster when dikes broke and the sea invaded the country, the dikes were all made wider and higher and sea arms were closed by new
Delta Works
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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The Delta Works is one of the most impressive structures in the world, thus earning it the title 'The Eighth Wonder of the World'. This system of hydraulic engineering works protects Holland against storm surges and improves the water balance. A real te
Dutch Delight: Domburg
Mar 10, 2008 8:25 AM GMT Source:
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Domburg is a small resort town with one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. In town, you will find small restaurants and cafés, terraces and cozy hotels. Domburg used to be the favorite hangout of famous painters like Mondriaan and Toorop. For
Zeeuws Archief Middelburg
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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Benthem Crouwel Architects 1994-1999
Hofplein 16
Middelburg
The new archives of the Zeeland province are housed in an historic city center building designed in 1765 by J.P. van Baurscheit. The renovation project by Benthem Crouwel Architects has
Beaches of Zeeland
Feb 26, 2008 1:49 PM GMT Source:
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Zeeland has much to offer beach lovers. After all, it boasts 650 kilometres of coastline! The beaches here are the cleanest in Holland and also offer the most hours of sunlight. Plenty of choicesThere are certainly plenty of beaches to choose from in Zeel
Something in the water
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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The lowest point in the Netherlands - the Alexanderpolder near Rotterdam - lies 20 feet below the sea. If you draw a straight line across the Netherlands from the Hook of Holland towards the German border, you will only find yourself above sea-level 40
