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NOT like other parks, the National Park De Hoge Veluwe there are many of the most unique works of art. One of them is a sculpture garden Kroller-Muller Museum. Kroller-Muller Museum is home to a collection of Vincent van Gogh and the works of the 19th century until the 20th. This museum has been open since 1938 and became one of the largest in the world and also have the famous sculpture garden in Europe.
Initially in 1909, Anton and Helene Kroller-Muller bought this land bit by bit to become an area farm deer, wild boar and sheep Croatia (mouflons). Then over time they intend to change it mseum nature of art and architecture. But unfortunately, their efforts hampered a bit because of finance that is still lacking. It was only in 1935 conducted negotiations to create a national park. Although in the end still managed by the private sector.
In the park is also a lot of diversity that is still natural. Starting from the ‘black pine, grassland, peat bog and a few homes with landscapes from endangered animal species, such as frogs and grass snakes. Read the rest of this entry »
CHINA has Wuzhen who earned the nickname ‘Venice of the east’ as did the Dutch who have Giethoorn, a beautiful village that lay between the canals. Do not equate Giethoorn to Wuzhen or Venice, because this village presents a different charm.
Giethoorn is a village in the province of Overijssel, The Netherlands. More precisely located in the municipality Steenwijkerland, about 5 kilometers southwest of Steenwijk. In addition to the beautiful atmosphere you will not find a car passing by, especially in the old Giethoorn. Shuttle Giethoorn is applicable in a small boat that can seat up to eight people. Or to move, you have to walk along the banks of the canal, through small roads and wooden bridges.
Beautiful atmosphere in Giethoorn created from green trees and grasses that grow fast. This will bring its own experience, where tranquility and peace of a factor pelangkap charm of this small village. When traveling, you will find a unique display houses there. On a different side, most houses can only be achieved through a curved staircase that stands nicely on top of the canal. The uniqueness of the houses is the roof covered with thatch. Read the rest of this entry »
If you visit a place, where you’ll see a lot of canals and old buildings, then you’re in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. Consistent with the name, of Amsterdam, which is derived from Amstel and the Dam, which means the dams located on the Amstel River, then you will find many canals in Amsterdam.
If you visit a place, where you’ll see a lot of canals and old buildings, then you’re in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. Consistent with the name, of Amsterdam, which is derived from Amstel and the Dam, which means the dams located on the Amstel River, then you will find many canals in Amsterdam.
Down town Amsterdam, you will see four channels, namely single, Herengracht (Gentlemen or Canal), Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht. To know more about the ins and outs of the town, then at the edge of the canal will be a lot of boats lined up ready to take you around the city via the canal. For about an hour, you will be guided by the Ship Captain who explained the ins and outs of the history of the city, costing around 4 euros per person. Read the rest of this entry »