Wind, Wood & Wonder: The Working Windmills of Zaanse Schans

Описание: Step into a world where wind still fuels industry!

🌬️⚙️ In this video, we explore the working windmills of Zaanse Schans—a living heritage site where centuries-old machines are still grinding pigments, sawing timber, pressing oil, and even making paper.

🕰️ From the 17th-century golden age of Dutch innovation, over 600 windmills once powered this region—the world’s first industrial area! Today, some of these mechanical marvels still run, offering you a firsthand glimpse into how the Dutch harnessed nature to build an empire.

🌈 Highlights include:
• Molen De Kat – the only windmill in the world still grinding pigment for oil paints 🎨
• Het Jonge Schaap – a fully functional sawmill cutting timber the old way 🪵
• De Zoeker – pressing linseed into oil using massive grindstones 🛢️
• De Schoolmeester – the last wind-powered paper mill on earth 📄
• De Gekroonde Poelenburg – built for shipbuilding timber ⚓
• De Huisman – grinding fragrant spices from the Dutch colonial era 🌾

📍 All this just 20 minutes from Amsterdam.

📹 Whether you're into history, engineering, or just love beautiful landscapes with turning sails—Zaanse Schans will blow your mind (and maybe your hat) 💨🎩

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