Vrouwenpolder, Netherlands
Noordzee Route
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
A must see for everyone, Dutch or tourist. Thanks to this grandios project, the Netherlands is still safe and protected from the sea. The biggest catalyst was North Sea flood of 1953.
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The Delta works are one of the most famous works in the world. The Netherlands is located more than half below sea level. For everyone’s safety, the Delta Works were built to prevent a repeat of the flood disaster in 1953. At Deltapark Neeltje Jans you can experience history again; from the flood to the construction of the Delta Works. Exhibitions and films about the Delta Works Exhibitions, films, and exclusive, guided tour in and around the Storm Surge Barrier to give an impression of the tremendous force of the water. The Storm Surge Barrier is visited from all over the world because of its unique function.
Nice construction
The gates are closed only once or twice per year. Beautiful view and amazing hydraulic structure.
Impressive feat of engineering.
This project has defined who the Dutch are just as much as the other things that pop to mind when you think of the Dutch. It is not just a wall in the water holding back the sea, but it has been constructed in such a way that the land can coexist with the water, not just fight it. A revolutionary thought at the time, but a philosophy that will be adapted more and more around the world with rising seas and the urban areas right next to it. There is a museum that will allow you to actually go inside of one of these barriers, but it is free to walk across is, which is actually the best way to marvel at this modern construction wonder. Even when the water is quiet and calm you can see the awesome power of the sea that this construction is working with 24/7. Only when the sea gets really angry they can close all these barriers and reduce the amount of exposed Dutch coastline to the sea dramatically. Well worth the visit if you are near or in Zeeland!
Very sturdy and safe dam, thank you Dutch government :)
Outstanding cycling routes and amazing technology
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