Amsterdam is an entirely artificial city built in a peat swamp drained to build the city<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nTo this day, continuous draining is ongoing to avoid flooding in Amsterdam. The total length of all canals is almost 14 kilometers, with more than 80 bridges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amsterdam was the world’s capital in the 17th century, and it was seen as the ideal city and used as a reference for new cities around the world. It was an ingenious way to expand a rapidly growing city. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
11. Beemster Polder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n The Beemster Polder was created in 1612 by the drainage of Lake Beemster. It is one of the earliest examples of the drainage of large areas made possible by windmill technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Dutch hydraulic engineer Jan Adriaanszoon Leeghwater was responsible for this remarkable achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNESCO considers the Beemster Polder a masterpiece of creative planning in which the ideals of antiquity and the Renaissance were applied to the design of a reclaimed landscape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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12. Willemstad On Cura\u00e7ao<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Willemstad is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a Dutch colonial trading settlement. Moreover, through the exchange of cultures, Willemstad shares a cultural history with its counterparts in the Caribbean, which is an extraordinary aspect of the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Its unique location in a natural harbor qualifies Willemstad as a rare example of a historic port city built in an environment of natural waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Willemstad is a well-preserved historic port city and an example of cultural integration in this region. Willemstad’s development and architecture were influenced by the Dutch, who founded the town, and many Caribean influences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These influences are beautifully integrated into the natural harbor’s environment, making Willemstad a unique city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\nAre There Dutch Heritage Site Vacations?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n A bicycle route has recently been created along the 11 World Heritage Sites in the Netherlands. The bike route is almost 800 km long, and here you can find more information about this Dutch Heritage Sites biking vacation. <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe nice thing about this bicycle route is that you will also cycle past other beautiful parts of the Netherlands, but of course, you will need to be well-trained to handle such a long bike ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alternatively, you can visit one or more World Heritage Sites on a day trip during your vacation in The Netherlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Look for some inspiration below.<\/p>\n\n\n
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