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After a particularly devastating flood that killed thousands in 1421 CE, the survivors discovered a crying child in a crib that was kept afloat by a cat that had been jumping around the crib to keep the balance. This led to the christening of the village as Kinderdijk or Children’s Dyke... Windmills of Kinderdijk - Our Planet's Landmarks Series #18

For starters, besides housing 228 apartments, it also houses 4600 sq. mt. of retail space, 1600 sq. mt. of HORECA (hotels, restaurants, and cafes), and a 4-storeyed underground parking that can accommodate over 1200 cars. - Architectural Marvel Markthal Rotterdam

Some unusual UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Natural, Architectural, Prehistoric, etc. Photo essay World Heritage Sites: Heritage Unplugged. Read more.

Windmills of Kinderdijk. Day trip from Amsterdam. Kinderdijk UNESCO site. Travel Photography of Windmills. Kinderdijk - A Day Trip From Amsterdam