Zaandam Windmills, Netherlands

Zaandam, a village in North Holland just north of Amsterdam, is known for its historical role in the Dutch Golden Age, especially in shipbuilding and early industrial innovations with wind-powered sawmills. In the late 17th century, it gained international fame when Russian Tsar Peter the Great visited to learn shipbuilding; today, his small wooden house is a museum.
The Zaanse Schans, a nearby open-air museum, preserves the region’s heritage with its iconic Dutch windmills, historic houses, and traditional workshops. Visitors can tour working windmills, see clog-making, and taste local cheeses, immersing themselves in Dutch rural and industrial life.
Zaandam is also recognized for its unique architecture, notably the Inntel Hotel Zaandam, designed to resemble a stack of traditional Dutch houses. The blend of historical charm, scenic landscapes, and cultural attractions makes Zaandam a popular destination for visitors seeking authentic Dutch experiences.
taken 2023.09
music Buch Ich steh mit einem Fuß im Grabe, BWV 156: I. Sinfonia (Arioso)