ARLINGTON, Virginia, United States — Vibrant tulips bloom in the foreground of the Netherlands Carillon in Arlington Ridge Park. The 127-foot tall open steel tower, housing 50 bronze bells, rises behind a colorful array of Dutch tulips. This spring display surrounds the monument gifted by the Netherlands in 1954, offering a picturesque view with the Washington, DC skyline visible in the distance across the Potomac River.
Photograph by David Coleman. The Netherlands Carillon in Arlington, Virginia, is surrounded by a spectacular display of tulips in full bloom, creating a vibrant foreground for this iconic monument. This annual spring spectacle typically occurs in April, coinciding with the National Cherry Blossom Festival in nearby Washington, DC. The tulip gardens, featuring thousands of bulbs in various colors, are a deliberate nod to the Netherlands' famous flower industry and cultural heritage. The National Park Service, which manages the site, plants these tulips each year as part of the monument's landscape design. The variety of tulips on display may change from year to year, offering visitors a new experience each spring. This floral display enhances the visual appeal of the Netherlands Carillon, a 127-foot tall open steel tower housing 50 bronze bells. The carillon was a gift from the Dutch people to the United States in 1954, expressing gratitude for American aid during and after World War II. Designed by Dutch architect Joost Boks, it was officially dedicated in 1960. The combination of the towering carillon and the colorful tulip beds creates a picturesque scene that draws photographers and nature enthusiasts. From this vantage point in Arlington Ridge Park, visitors can enjoy not only the floral display and the carillon but also panoramic views of the Washington, DC skyline across the Potomac River. The tulip gardens at the Netherlands Carillon serve as both a beautiful public space and a symbol of the enduring friendship between the United States and the Netherlands. This spring attraction adds a touch of Dutch culture to the Washington, DC area and provides a serene spot for visitors to enjoy the season's beauty.
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Location: Netherlands Carilllon, Arlington, Virginia, United States
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
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