Royal Palace in Dam Square

Day in Amsterdam

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September 19th 2006
Day 2 - Amsterdam We set off early to the reclaimed polderlands around the former Zuider See to check out dutch villages and farms. The first stop was a Clog making place where we saw a demonstration on how to make a clogs the traditional way by the 'Mad' Dutchman. We then went off to visit Rahul's Windmill which was built in 1650 to pump water up to the next lock. It wasn't ... read more

Europe » Netherlands » North Holland » Amsterdam

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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