Zaanse Schans, nestled in North Holland just a short trip from Amsterdam, is one of the most scenic cultural spots in the Netherlands. Known for its working windmills, historic houses, and hands-on ...

Not far from Amsterdam is a living piece of Dutch history. The Zaanse Schans neighborhood celebrates the past as a working community whose roots can be traced back to the 17th century and it’s ...

Eleven different windmills dot the banks of the Zaan, providing an iconic image of the old Netherlands as it once was. The eleven different windmills in Zaanse Schans are: De Huisman: A spice ...

Photo taken on Aug. 7, 2020 shows windmills of the Zaanse Schans neighborhood at sunrise in Zaandijk, the Netherlands.Photo:Xinhua Photo taken on Aug. 7, 2020 shows windmills of the Zaanse Schans ...