These 18th-century windmills line the canals of Kinderdijk, working when necessary to drain the land. This picturesque UNESCO World Heritage site is beautifully preserved and demonstrates the engineering prowess of the Dutch people, fending off inundation to allow farmers to work the fertile soil. #EuropeFromAbove is now streaming on Disney and Hulu. | National Geographic History

2.4K views · 260 reactions | Gorgeous, historic windmills are found all across the Netherlands. These 3 were used to maintain water levels in Holland until the early 1950's  Holy Molen...it's the Dutch Way of Life!  Zevenhuizen, South Holland  #holymolen #thedutchwayoflife #tdwol #hiddenholland #thenetherlands | The Dutch Way Of Life | Facebook