The Netherlands are flat !

Bourtange to Wassenaar Netherlands

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July 24th 2010
Leisurely start to the day on a pleasant, relaxing campsite. Showered, breakfasted then went for a stroll round the medieval (1400s) star-shaped fortress of Bourtange just a little way from the campsite. Was rebuilt, as a tourist attraction, in the 1950s and comprises the original encircling fortress of high, grass covered (and neatly mowed) ramparts in a star shape, for good protection, and a lit ... read more

Europe » Netherlands » South Holland » Wassenaar

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The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized natio... ... read more