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31 Photo Spots at the Zaanse Schans

Zaanse Schans is a charming open-air museum located near Zaandam in the province of North Holland, Netherlands. It offers visitors a glimpse into the traditional Dutch way of life, featuring historic windmills, wooden houses, barns, and workshops dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. The site is famous for its well-preserved windmills, which were once used for various purposes such as sawing timber, grinding spices, and processing oil.

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