In Edam, Holland. (19/5)
The city dates from about 1230. It was granted city rights in 1357. Photo shows a lift bridge over a canal. This is a very common style of bridge throughout the Netherlands. They are very easy to operate because of an efficient counterbalancing system.
The city dates from about 1230. It was granted city rights in 1357. Photo shows a lift bridge over a canal. This is a very common style of bridge throughout the Netherlands. They are very easy to operate because of an efficient counterbalancing system.
Delft , Holland. (18/5)
Photo shows a canal located in the centre of the street and beautifully shaded by trees. Delft is renowned for its typically Dutch town centre.
Photo shows a canal located in the centre of the street and beautifully shaded by trees. Delft is renowned for its typically Dutch town centre.
Delft, Holland. (18/5)
A delightful scene with canal and a street with a bridge. Delft developed from a rural village in the early Middle Ages to a city by 1246.
A delightful scene with canal and a street with a bridge. Delft developed from a rural village in the early Middle Ages to a city by 1246.
The Hague, Holland. (18/5)
The Dutch Parliament building , the Binnenhof , beside a small lake, the Hofvijver. The Hague originated around 1230 on land beside the lake which was transformed into a rectangular shape in the 14th century. The Binnenhof has been the meeting place of Dutch parliaments since 1446 .
The Dutch Parliament building , the Binnenhof , beside a small lake, the Hofvijver. The Hague originated around 1230 on land beside the lake which was transformed into a rectangular shape in the 14th century. The Binnenhof has been the meeting place of Dutch parliaments since 1446 .