2005 Zaanse Schans (Holland)
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Bakery Museum The Gecroonde Duyvekater16 viewsIn pagan times black cats were sometimes sacrificed to lay evil spirits. Later these 'duijvelkaters' (devil-cats) were replaced by loaves shaped like a shin. In Christian times the duijvekater became a delicacy, baked especially for Christmas and Whitsun.
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Zeilenmakerspad (Sail-maker's path)22 viewsSail-maker's path
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De Overtuin (The Overgarden)21 viewsLandscape gardening was influenced by the French style. A statuette of Fame, the angel with the trumpet, and a sun-dial were favorite centerpieces in these gardens.
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De Overtuin (The Overgarden)22 viewsMerchants who lived on the river Zaan often had a garden on the opposite side of the road: this ensured that they had an unobstructed view of the landscape, but it was also used as an ornamental garden. (Photo by Randy Fath)
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Het Koopmanshuis d'Mol (Merchant House the Mole)23 views
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Antique Grocery Albert Heijn22 viewsBuilt about 1820. Original installation Albert Heijn shop Oostzaan. The shop is characteristic of a 19th century grocery-shop. The shop is full of interesting smells which remind one of days gone past.
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Antique Grocery Albert Heijn21 viewsThis is how Albert Heijn, grandfather and founder of the mighty Ahold supermarket emporium began, when he took over the small grocery store from his parents in 1887.
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Zaanse House Haremaker28 views
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Zaanse Houses25 views(Photo by Randy Fath)
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