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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