French: Droogmakerij de Beemster (Polder de Beemster)
The Droogmakerij de Beemster (Beemster Polder) is a World Heritage site in Netherlands defined by the UNESCO in 1999 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 629 (875, 142) in our monthly survey..

"The Beemster Polder, dating from the early 17th century, is is an exceptional example of reclaimed land in the Netherlands. It has preserved intact its well-ordered landscape of fields, roads, canals, dykes and settlements, laid out in accordance with classical and Renaissance planning principles."
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(i)(ii)(iv)

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