Friday, November 15, 2013

Droogmakerij de Beemster (Beemster Polder)



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: 899

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