Kinderdijk-Elshout
- States
- Netherlands
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1997
- Location
- Municipalities of Alblasserdam and Nieuw-Lekkerland, Province of Zuid-Holland
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 51.8825, 4.649444444
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 818
- WH Site
- 818
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The Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout, a UNESCO World Heritage site, showcases a remarkable system of 19 well-preserved windmills dating back to the 18th century. This historic network exemplifies Dutch ingenuity in water management, using wind power to drain low-lying land and prevent flooding. The site includes traditional mills, pumping stations, and dikes, illustrating centuries-old engineering techniques still admired today. It stands as a testament to human adaptation to challenging environmental conditions.
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