The Beemster Polder, dating from the early 17th century, is is an exceptional example of reclaimed land in the Netherlands. It has preserved intact its well-ordered landscape of fields, roads, canals, dykes and settlements, laid out in accordance with classical and Renaissance planning principles.
Province of Noord-Holland
N52 32 56 E4 54 40
Date of Inscription: 1999
Criteria: (i)(ii)(iv)
Ref: 899Source: http://whc.unesco.org
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