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Droogmakerij de Beemster (Beemster Polder)

Amsterdam, Netherlands

About

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.

Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia

Plan your visit

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The Beemster Polder UNESCO landscape is an open living polder of roads, villages, dikes, and farms rather than a staffed gate attraction.

Admission

Free

Booking

No booking needed

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When to go

  • Time of day: Morning, Afternoon

Features & amenities

What to expect

  • Indoor + outdoor

What to bring

  • Water
  • comfortable shoes

Good to know

  • No guide needed

Tags

Planning Amsterdam

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