UNESCO World Heritage Site

Droogmakerij de Beemster (Beemster Polder)

Droogmakerij de Beemster (Beemster Polder) is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Netherlands (Kingdom of the), inscribed in 1999.

The Beemster Polder, dating from the early 17th century, is is an exceptional example of reclaimed land in the Netherlands. It has preserved intact its well-ordered landscape of fields, roads, canals, dykes and settlements, laid out in accordance with classical and Renaissance pl

The Beemster Polder, dating from the early 17th century, is is an exceptional example of reclaimed land in the Netherlands. It has preserved intact its well-ordered landscape of fields, roads, canals, dykes and settlements, laid out in accordance with classical and Renaissance planning principles.

Country
Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
Region
Europe
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1999
UNESCO reference
899
Area
7,208 ha

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