The Dutch, who love to ice skate, on Sunday had a rare chance to hit the canals after they froze over for the first time in almost three years.
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Early morning view of windmills in Kinderdijk; Xinhua
Viking River Cruise to Kinderdijk and Village of Windmills; Sherry Laskin; Cruise Maven
Netherlands – Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
Almost every Viking River Cruise to or from Amsterdam includes a half-day visit to the tiny windmill village of Kinderdijk, Netherlands.
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A brief history of windmills a.k.a. molens; Mina Solanki; I Am Expat
Netherlands – Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
Kinderdijk, Netherlands: A village of windmill homes; Diane Slawych; REM Online
Netherlands – Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
If there’s one building type that defines Holland more than any other, it’s the windmill. But for Peter Paul Klapwijk, the iconic Dutch structure functions as much more than a wind-generated water pump. It’s the place he and his family call home.
What Are Those Famous Dutch Windmills Actually Used For? Mystery Solved; Wajeeha; Wonderful Engineering
Netherlands – Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
We all know that these huge windmills featuring lattice-shaped blades were not powering up the neighbourhood. But then, why were these wind farms used?
Kinderdijk windmills a must-see on any trip to Holland; John Marshall; AP
Netherlands – Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
The windmills at Kinderdijk were built in the mid-1700s as a way to clear water from the low-lying landscape of the western Netherlands.
What Are Those Picturesque Dutch Windmills Actually For?; Shaunacy Ferro; Mental Floss
What goes on inside a windmill?
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