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Beauty of Sky 🤌🏻❤️

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The Zaanse Schans is a neighborhood in Zaandam, near Zaandijk, Netherlands. It is best known for its collection of windmills and wooden houses that were relocated here from the wider region north of Amsterdam for preservation. From 1961 to 1974, old buildings from all over the region known as the Zaanstreek were relocated using lowboy trailers to the Zaanse Schans. Two of the windmills in the Zaanse Schans are preserved in their original site where they were first constructed, and therefore don't make up part of the relocated structures. The windmills at the Zaanse Schans were originally used for a variety of purposes, including: Grinding grain: This was the most common use for windmills in the Zaanstreek. The windmills were used to grind wheat, rye, and other grains into flour. Sawing wood: The windmills were also used to saw wood into boards and planks. This was important for the construction industry in the Zaanstreek. Pumping water: The windmills were used to pump water out of polders, which are low-lying areas of land that are prone to flooding. This was essential for agriculture in the Zaanstreek. Making paint and dye: The windmill De Kat is the last remaining wind-powered paint and dye mill in the world. It was built in the 17th century and was used to grind pigments and other materials into paint and dye. Today, the windmills at the Zaanse Schans are still in operation, but they are no longer used for their original purposes. Instead, they are used as tourist attractions and for demonstrations of traditional Dutch crafts. Visitors can take tours of the windmills and learn about their history and how they were used. Here are some of the most famous windmills at the Zaanse Schans: De Kat: This is the last remaining wind-powered paint and dye mill in the world. It was built in the 17th century and is still in operation today. De Zoeker: This windmill was built in the 17th century and was used to grind oil from seeds. It is now used for demonstrations of traditional Dutch crafts. De Gekroonde Poelenburg: This windmill was built in the 18th century and was used to grind grain. It is now used as a museum. De Huisman: This windmill was built in the 18th century and was used to grind mustard seeds. It is now used for demonstrations of traditional Dutch crafts. The Zaanse Schans is a popular tourist destination and is a great place to learn about Dutch history and culture.

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