architecture
Amsterdam canal houses
Tall, narrow canal houses give Amsterdam’s waterways their distinctive rhythm. This is representative canal architecture, anchored to the Herengracht, rather than a specific row of addresses.
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architecture
Dom Tower of Utrecht
The Dom Tower was built between 1321 and 1382 as part of Utrecht’s cathedral. A storm destroyed the connecting nave in 1674, leaving the tower separate from the church. Its square lower stages rise to an open octagonal lantern. Look for the stone tracery, clock and slender roof-top weather vane.
Source: Domtoren Utrecht
architecture
Peace Palace
The Peace Palace in The Hague was built in the neo-Renaissance style. French architect Louis Cordonnier’s winning design was simplified and developed with Johan van der Steur. Its large and small towers mark the building’s principal courtrooms. This view follows the observed front facade, with pale stone trim, arcaded windows and a steep slate roof.
architecture
Rijksmuseum — Central Gatehouse
Pierre Cuypers designed the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam by combining Gothic and Renaissance forms. The museum opened in 1885. Look for the glazed roof panel and the small sculptures above the passage.
Source: Rijksmuseum
engineering
Wouda Steam Pumping Station
The Wouda pumping station at Lemmer opened in 1920. Its steam-powered machinery represents an important stage in Dutch water-management engineering. The building and equipment show how architects and engineers combined a large industrial installation with the practical task of protecting land and communities from excess water.
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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