Dear Commons Community,
Yesterday Elaine and I visited the scenic Dutch village of Zaanse Schans near Zaandik, Netherlands, best known for its collection of historic windmills and wooden houses, several of which were relocated there from the wider region north of Amsterdam. The windmills and wooden houses were built in the 16th through the 18th centuries. From 1961 to 1974, old buildings from all over the region were relocated using lowboy trailers.
Zaanse Schans derived its name from the river Zaan and its original function as a sconce (schans in Dutch) or fortification against the Spanish troops during the Eighty Years’ War of Dutch independence. In addition to the windmills and houses, Zaanse Schans also is home to seven small museums.
In sum, Zaanse Schans is a must see for any visit to the Netherlands.
Tony
Inside of a Windmill
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