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The Netherlands [2004]

An unscheduled (though certainly enjoyed) excursion to the Netherlands in 2004.
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  • Leiden, The Netherlands

    Leiden, The Netherlands

    Leiden, The Netherlands
    The Hartebrugkerk (or 'Our Lady Immaculate'). When it was built in 1836 it replaced the Marekerk as the tallest building in Leiden.

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  • Leiden, The Netherlands

    Leiden, The Netherlands

    Gates outside the Castle of Leiden (11C). NB : the crossed keys is Leiden's official symbol, part of the Coat of Arms. These are the keys to the gates of heaven held by St.Peter, for whom a large church in the city center is named. Leiden is referred to as the "Sleutelstad" ("the key city") as a result.

    LeidenstatueThe Netherlandstravel

  • Den Haag, The Netherlands

    Den Haag, The Netherlands

    Windows.

    Den HaagThe Netherlandstravel

  • Den Haag, The Netherlands

    Den Haag, The Netherlands

    Main square of the Binnenhof, a complex of buildings that have housed the Dutch parliament since 1446.

    Den HaagThe Netherlandstravel

  • Den Haag, The Netherlands

    Den Haag, The Netherlands

    Art beside the Hofvijver.

    Den HaagsculptureThe Netherlandstravel

  • Den Haag, The Netherlands

    Den Haag, The Netherlands

    Crossing.

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  • Den Haag, The Netherlands

    Den Haag, The Netherlands

    The Koekamp, originally the hunting ground of the Counts of Holland. Still home to a number of deer and Sika.

    Den HaagThe Netherlandstravel

  • Leiden, The Netherlands

    Leiden, The Netherlands

    Almost dry.

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  • Leiden, The Netherlands

    Leiden, The Netherlands

    Leiden's west gate, the Morspoort. Constructed 1669 according to a design by architect Willem van der Helm .

    LeidenThe Netherlandstravel

  • Leiden, The Netherlands

    Leiden, The Netherlands

    Windmill 'de Put'. This is a modern (1987) reconstruction of a 17thC post-mill (the entire mechanism is balanced on a post so that it can turn to face the wind). The original stood at this location from 1619 to 1729.

    LeidenreconstructionThe Netherlandstravelwindmill

  • Leiden, The Netherlands

    Leiden, The Netherlands

    This way. NB : the crossed keys in the upper right is Leiden's official symbol, part of the Coat of Arms. These are the keys to the gates of heaven held by St.Peter, for whom a large church in the city center is named. Leiden is referred to as the "Sleutelstad" ("the key city") as a result.

    LeidensignThe Netherlandstravel

  • Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Opened 16 September 1916 as a military airbase; used for civil aviation from 17 December 1920.

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  • Hotel Room, Netherlands, 2004

    Hotel Room, Netherlands, 2004

    EdamThe Netherlandsfamilyselftravel

  • Edam, The Netherlands

    Edam, The Netherlands

    Founded around 1230, when a dam was created to control & cross the river E (better known as the Ije). In 1357 the town was made a city, by Count Willem V.

    EdamThe Netherlandstravel

  • Edam, The Netherlands

    Edam, The Netherlands

    Founded around 1230, when a dam was created to control & cross the river E (better known as the Ije). In 1357 the town was made a city, by Count Willem V.

    EdamThe Netherlandsbicycletravel

  • Edam, The Netherlands

    Edam, The Netherlands

    Founded around 1230, when a dam was created to control & cross the river E (better known as the Ije). In 1357 the town was made a city, by Count Willem V.

    EdamThe Netherlandstravel

  • Edam, The Netherlands

    Edam, The Netherlands

    Founded around 1230, when a dam was created to control & cross the river E (better known as the Ije). In 1357 the town was made a city, by Count Willem V.

    EdamThe Netherlandstravel

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