The Zaanse Schans is a neighbourhood of Zaandam. It has a collection of well-preserved historic windmills and houses.

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Netherlands,North Holland,Zaandijk, 16 June, 2012 The Zaanse Schans is a neighbourhood of Zaandam. It has a collection of well-preserved historic windmills and houses; the ca. 35 houses from all over the Zaanstreek were moved to the museum area in the 1970s. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the region. The windmills were built after 1574. Photo Kees Metselaar

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Location: zaanse schans,zaandijk,zaanstreek,north holland, netherlands
Photo credit: © Kees Metselaar / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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