Droogmakerij de Beemster (Beemster Polder), Netherlands (UNESCO WH Site)

 http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/899

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.

Sender: mdkrouwel, Sent on: 14 Oct, 2013, Received on: 23 Oct, 2013, Travel time: 9 days