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Behind every door another story. Often old buildings that stand side by side in many forms of architecture. That is exactly what makes the old city center so attractive, an area where modern, sleek architecture has not yet struck and the city still retains its history.
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Gouda - Architecture
Bookstore Smit, one of the many small shops in the center of Gouda. Often old buildings that stand side by side in many forms of architecture. That is exactly what makes the old city center so attractive, an area where modern, sleek architecture has not yet struck and the city still retains its history. Unfortunately, we don't read books that often anymore..
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #Gouda #Netherlands / #city #facade
Classic buses. A wide collection of buses, most of them belong to Haags Bus Museum, shows how much buses have changed. The shape has largely remained the same, but the comfort has visibly improved. Most buses are still known from earlier times.
Photo August 2017, Vestingdagen (August 25, 1979) after 38 years in time.
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Vestingdagen
The Vestingdagen (Fortress Days) in Hellevoetsluis, an annual multi-day event since 1979. Very popular and with lots of activities in and around the former naval base of the Netherlands. With many historic and vintage ships and vehicles, steam engines, fair and market, various types of demonstrations in the air and ofcourse on the water. Also, lots to do like short boattrips, visit the various musea, watch the naval parade and fireworks show late at night. With about 200.000 visitors in total a well attended event.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #classic #bus #RTM #event #Vestingdagen in #Hellevoetsluis #Netherlands
Rain, the terraces are empty, the walking people rush inside. The always many cyclists pass quickly. Dutch unsteady weather, people get used to it, also because it's almost like yesterday.
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Gouda
Bookstore Smit, one of the many small shops in the center of Gouda. Often old buildings that stand side by side in many forms of architecture. That is exactly what makes the old city center so attractive, an area where modern, sleek architecture has not yet struck and the city still retains its history. Unfortunately, we don't read books that often anymore..
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #Gouda #Netherlands / #weather #rain #urban
One of the many types of houses in the village of Veere. This one is made of wood, presenting a very nice style
Photo: It "wood" be nice to live in - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Nikon D70) / #woodenhouse #house - #urban #architecture / #ArchitecturePhotography at #rural in #Veere, #Zeeland - #Netherlands
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Veere: Architecture Photography
Veere is a charming historical town located in the province of Zeeland, Netherlands. It's particularly known for its well-preserved medieval center, filled with beautiful gabled houses, cobblestone streets, and historic buildings. The town's rich history, dating back to the 14th century, is evident in its architecture and the various museums.
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Ralph Lauren at Champs-Élysées like Outlet Shopping.
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Just near Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport, you'll find a Champs-Élysées like Outlet Shopping Center. It includes 110 exclusive top fashion and homeware boutiques.
Even the village like architecture, including the small bistro's, is exquisite and colorful indeed. The (price)tag #lavalleevillage could be the new trend for some time to come.
Photo May 2023, La Vallée Village (2000) after 23 years in time.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #facade #decoration #shop at #RalphLauren #ShoppingMall #LaValleeVillage in #Serris #France
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La Vallee Village
Val d'Europe "La Vallée Village" (Est. 2000) - in an idealized "briarde" architecture, more than 120 clothing and other luxery brands, including 15 of major brands, with lots of goods for sale at discount prices. Also a few known fast food and some famous delicacy places to actually taste some nice European types of cuisine.
Info: www.thebicestercollection.com/la-vallee-village/en.
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Sphinge statue by Nicolas Coustou. One of the many fine statues in the surrounding park.
Photo: Sphinge statue by Nicolas Coustou - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #art #statue - #castle #architecture / #ChateaudeFrance at #ChantillyCastle #ChateaudeChantilly in #Chantilly, #Oise - #France
May 2010, Domaine Chantilly (Site Est. 1358) after 652 years in time. In the year 2008 it's 650 years since.
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Chantilly: Chateau de Chantilly - Chateau de France
Château de Chantilly - a historic castle located in the town of Chantilly, France. The site (Est. 1358) comprises two attached buildings: the Petit Château (Est. 1560), and Château Neuf, built by architect Honoré Daumet between 1875 and 1881 (destroyed during the French Revolution, rebuilt by Henri d'Orléans, duc d'Aumale). Both castles, the Chantilly Racecourse, Grandes Écuries (the Stables) and surrounding 115-hectare (285 acre) park designed by André Le Nôtre are listed monuments historiques.
Musée Condé - the château's art gallery houses one of the finest collections of paintings in France after the Louvre. In addition, the library of the Petit Château contains one of the largest collections ancient books and manuscripts, some of them very precious historical works of art.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Château_de_Chantilly.
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The thrill you feel when unleashing the passionate power of this elegant Italian beauty. For the most of us it's all about beauty, it's just so very Italian... ma senza quella suocera.
Photo: Feel The Force with design by Ferrari - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #car #Ferrari #testarossa - #event / #SportsPhotography at #KasteeldeHaar #ItalyEvent in #Haarzuilens, #Utrecht - #Netherlands
Italië Evenement Smaak & Stijl (first edition 2003), photo May 2014 after 11 years.
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Haarzuilens: Italy Event - Sports Photography
The "Italië Evenement Smaak & Stijl" is an annual event held in the Netherlands that celebrates Italian culture, food, and lifestyle. The event typically takes place over three days and features a variety of activities, including: food stalls, wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, live music, shopping and some children's activities.
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Roman garden statue.
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Roman garden statue.
Photo November 2017, Rijksmuseum van Oudheden (1818) after 199 years in time.
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Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
The National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden, founded in 1818. In addition to numerous impressive collections, the Egyptian collection is one of the largest and most complete collections of Ancient Egyptian art in the world.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rijksmuseum_van_Oudheden.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #antiquities #sculpture #roman #museum #RMO #RijksmuseumvanOudheden in #Leiden #Netherlands
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Hotel and Passenger Ship George Stephenson. Utility vessel SS George Stephenson is very special to see, one of the nicest vintage looking recently build ships at this event.
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A Hotel and Passenger Ship (Est.2013). With a length of 25 meters long and 7 meters wide, this ship, driven as a steam or motor vessel with a tonnage of 119 tons, knows how to move perfectly. Owner is Strik Steam Boiler Rental, Georgtown and sails under the flag of the Cayman Islands.
Photo August 2018, Vestingdagen (August 25, 1979) after 39 years in time.
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Vestingdagen - Harbour
The Vestingdagen (Fortress Days) in Hellevoetsluis, an annual multi-day event since 1979. Very popular and with lots of activities in and around the former naval base of the Netherlands. With many historic and vintage ships and vehicles, steam engines, fair and market, various types of demonstrations in the air and ofcourse on the water. Also, lots to do like short boattrips, visit the various musea, watch the naval parade and fireworks show late at night. With about 200.000 visitors in total a well attended event.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #ship #steamship #GeorgeStephenson #Harbour #event #Vestingdagen in #Hellevoetsluis #Netherlands
Dobberen in de haven met Aquapark Splash. Een tijdelijk maar wel bijzonder evenement in de historische haven ter gelegenheid van het Monumentendag weekend.
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Aquapark Splash - the largest open water play paradise in the Netherlands along on the sandy beach at Hellevoetsluis. It lies on the freshwater side of the Haringvlietdam in the Haringvliet waters
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About Pixels - Monumentendag - Aquapark Splash
Christmas Hampers! Indeed, jingle all the way... home.
Photo: Christmas Hampers! - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Apple iPhone 15 Pro) / #hampers - #event #christmas / #EventPhotography at #Erasmus #ErasmusUniversity in #Rotterdam, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
NHH (Est.1913) NEH (Est.1939) / Erasmus University Rotterdam (1974) (NNH / November 8, 1913), photo December 2025 after 112 years.
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Rotterdam: Erasmus University - Event Photography
Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR), a public university located in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The university is named after Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, a 15th-century humanist and theologian.
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Amélie, our lovely cat. She is always alert to whether a cuddly or a small snack is to be expected.
Amelie, at the age of 1 year 5 months 23 days.
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Hellevoetsluis - Portraits
Amélie "Une dame aimante" - our warm, sweet house cat. She loves to be close to us., a true best friend and she trusts us with all her heart. Grunts, many cuddles, lots of play, the look of her beautiful golden eyes. We really enjoy these very precious moments together, to be kept in our memory forever.
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Photo December 2, 2017 - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #Hellevoetsluis #Netherlands / #sleeping
Armageddon vehicle – near to the "Les Effets Speciaux" attraction opened in 2002 with the park. It was based on the 1998 Touchstone film Armageddon. The principle was to demonstrate set effects, as in the film, within a full room using special effects. The ride closed in 2019 to make room for another attraction to be build.
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Disneyland Paris - formerly Euro Disney Resort, is an entertainment resort near Paris , France. It is the most visited theme park in Europe.
It encompasses the theme parks:
Walt Disney Studios Park (Est. 2002) - celebrating show business, films, and behind-the-scenes.
Disneyland Park (Est.1992) - based on Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom in Florida.
Disney Village - an entertainment district containing a variety of restaurants, entertainment venues and shops.
See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland_Paris
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About Pixels - #Armageddon - #WaltDisneyStudiosPark #FR
Historic military men.
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Veteran remembrance event assisted by the marines of the "Mariniers van Equipage De Delft" and the "Royal Navy & Marines Landing Party", military vehicles of "Keep them Rolling" and the local mayor..
Photo June 2019, Veteranen monument (June 9, 2016) after 3 years in time.
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Veteranendag - Remembrance
Remembrance event in Hellevoetsluis, with veterans assisted by the "Mariniers van Equipage De Delft" and the "Royal Navy & Marines Landing Party", "Keep them Rolling" and the local mayor.
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Veterans' Day - the Netherlands' annual day of remembrance for the country's servicemen.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterans'_Day_(Netherlands).
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #commemoration #marines #Remembrance #Veteranendag in #Hellevoetsluis #Netherlands
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Various models of four wheel drive vehicles on the beach, they all enjoy driving the sandy course in the soft sand. A unique day at the beach.
Photo: Nice 4WD 4X4 vehicles on the beach - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #rally - #event #beach #4WD #ANVT / #ANVT4WDStrandEvenement at #Strand #ANVT4WD in #Rockanje #VoorneaanZee #VoornePutten, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
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Rockanje: ANVT 4WD ANVT 4WD Strand Evenement
The "ANVT 4WD Strandevenement", organised by the "Nederlandse Vereniging van Terreinvoertuigen" is an annual four wheel drive beach event where these types of vehicles are allowed on the beach of Rockanje. There is a nice track with many deep pits and hills in the soft sand. A unique opportunity to practice some nice driving skills using the lowest gear on a wide and sunny beach.
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Townhall building at Town Square - Main Street USA - designed to resemble the center of a turn-of-the-century typical American Midwest town of the early 20th century. I has a train station, town square, movie theater, city hall, firehouse with a steam-powered pump engine, emporium, shops, some restaurants, arcades, a double-decker bus, horse-drawn streetcar, and jitneys.
In architecture inspired by Walt Disney's hometown of Marceline, Missouri (as in the film Lady and the Tramp).
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Disneyland Paris - formerly Euro Disney Resort, is an entertainment resort near Paris , France. It is the most visited theme park in Europe.
It encompasses the theme parks:
Disneyland Park (Est.1992) - based on Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom in Florida.
Walt Disney Studios Park (Est. 2002) - celebrating show business, films, and behind-the-scenes.
Disney Village - an entertainment district containing a variety of restaurants, entertainment venues and shops.
See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland_Paris
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About Pixels - #townhall - #DisneylandPark #FR
Various models of four wheel drive vehicles on the beach, they all enjoy driving the sandy course in the soft sand. A unique day at the beach.
Photo: Nice 4WD 4X4 vehicles on the beach - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #rally - #event #beach #4WD #ANVT / #ANVT4WDStrandEvenement at #Strand #ANVT4WD in #Rockanje #VoorneaanZee #VoornePutten, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
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Rockanje: ANVT 4WD ANVT 4WD Strand Evenement
The "ANVT 4WD Strandevenement", organised by the "Nederlandse Vereniging van Terreinvoertuigen" is an annual four wheel drive beach event where these types of vehicles are allowed on the beach of Rockanje. There is a nice track with many deep pits and hills in the soft sand. A unique opportunity to practice some nice driving skills using the lowest gear on a wide and sunny beach.
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Haar or sea fret at Brouwersdam beach. Haar or sea fret along the dunes. Haar is typically formed over the sea and is blown to the land by the wind. This commonly occurs when warmer moist air moves over the relatively cooler North Sea causing the moisture in the air to condense, forming haar.
Mist komt op boven zee wanneer koude lucht over relatief warm zeewater stroomt of wanneer warme lucht in aanraking komt met een koude zee. In het voorjaar en het begin van de zomer kan bij aanvoer van warme lucht uit Zuid-Europa boven de koude Noordzee een uitgestrekt mistgebied ontstaan - Brouwersdam - Ouddorp/NL
Haar or sea fret at Brouwersdam beach. Haar or sea fret along the dunes. Haar is typically formed over the sea and is blown to the land by the wind. This commonly occurs when warmer moist air moves over the relatively cooler North Sea causing the moisture in the air to condense, forming haar.
Mist komt op boven zee wanneer koude lucht over relatief warm zeewater stroomt of wanneer warme lucht in aanraking komt met een koude zee. In het voorjaar en het begin van de zomer kan bij aanvoer van warme lucht uit Zuid-Europa boven de koude Noordzee een uitgestrekt mistgebied ontstaan - Brouwersdam - Ouddorp/NL
The "Belgian Corvette Club" visiting Hellevoetsluis. at the lighthouse. The drivers enjoyed a lunch by the water including a historic tour with city guide Michiel de Ruiter.
Photo: Stopover - Belgische Corvette Club - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #club #sportscar #Chevrolet #Corvette - #event #trip #stopover #tour ##MichieldeRuyter / #Tourism at #Vuurtoren in #Hellevoetsluis, #VoorneaanZee #VoornePutten, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
Chevrolet Corvette (introduced in 1953), photo June 2019 after 66 years. The year 2028 marks 75 years ago in time.
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Hellevoetsluis: Tourism
Chevrolet Corvette - a legendary American sports car known for its sleek design, powerful engines, and impressive performance. Introduced in 1953 as a concept car and became a production model later that year and evolved into an iconic symbol of American automotive excellence. Throughout its history, the Corvette has undergone numerous design changes and performance upgrades, remaining at the forefront of sports car technology. Corvettes are renowned for their powerful engines, typically V8s, delivering exhilarating acceleration and handling. The Corvette is known for its head-turning design, featuring a long hood, flowing lines, and a retractable hardtop or convertible roof on most models. Some popular trims include the Stingray, Grand Sport, and Z06, catering to different driving preferences and budgets. The Corvette has transcended its role as a car, becoming a cultural icon featured in movies, music videos, and video games representing power, style, and American ingenuity, capturing the imagination of car enthusiasts worldwide. The Chevrolet Corvette is a remarkable vehicle with a rich history and exciting future..
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Various models of four wheel drive vehicles on the beach, they all enjoy driving the sandy course in the soft sand. A unique day at the beach.
Photo: Nice 4WD 4X4 vehicles on the beach - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #rally - #event #beach #4WD #ANVT / #ANVT4WDStrandEvenement at #Strand #ANVT4WD in #Rockanje #VoorneaanZee #VoornePutten, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
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Rockanje: ANVT 4WD ANVT 4WD Strand Evenement
The "ANVT 4WD Strandevenement", organised by the "Nederlandse Vereniging van Terreinvoertuigen" is an annual four wheel drive beach event where these types of vehicles are allowed on the beach of Rockanje. There is a nice track with many deep pits and hills in the soft sand. A unique opportunity to practice some nice driving skills using the lowest gear on a wide and sunny beach.
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The station opened in 1853 together with the Maastricht–Aachen railway.
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Maastricht
Maastricht Railway Station - the current building (build in 1913) housed border customs. Even though trains from Belgium still call at Maastricht, passport and security checks have gone with the implementation of the Schengen Agreement.
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Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maastricht_railway_station.
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Richard Poppelaars
About Pixels Photography: #Railroads #Maastricht #NL
For the LOVE of fashion and design.
Photo Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone 11 Pro) / #facade #decoration - #shop #architecture / #ShoppingMall at #LaValleeVillage #LaValleeVillage in #Serris, #SeineetMarne - #France
Just near Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport, you'll find a Champs-Élysées like Outlet Shopping Center. It includes 110 exclusive top fashion and homeware boutiques.
Even the village like architecture, including the small bistro's, is exquisite and colorful indeed. The (price)tag #lavalleevillage could be the new trend for some time to come.
Photo August 2021, La Vallée Village (2000) after 21 years in time.
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La Vallee Village - Val d'Europe "La Vallée Village" (Est. 2000) - in an idealized "briarde" architecture, more than 120 clothing and other luxery brands, including 15 of major brands, with lots of goods for sale at discount prices. Also a few known fast food and some famous delicacy places to actually taste some nice European types of cuisine.
Info: www.thebicestercollection.com/la-vallee-village/en.
Published at - Flickr - Google Photos and Maps
Historic military men.
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Veteran remembrance event assisted by the marines of the "Mariniers van Equipage De Delft" and the "Royal Navy & Marines Landing Party", military vehicles of "Keep them Rolling" and the local mayor..
Photo June 2019, Veteranen monument (June 9, 2016) after 3 years in time.
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Veteranendag - Remembrance
Remembrance event in Hellevoetsluis, with veterans assisted by the "Mariniers van Equipage De Delft" and the "Royal Navy & Marines Landing Party", "Keep them Rolling" and the local mayor.
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Veterans' Day - the Netherlands' annual day of remembrance for the country's servicemen.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterans'_Day_(Netherlands).
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #commemoration #marines #Remembrance #Veteranendag in #Hellevoetsluis #Netherlands
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Winners of the Lampoin Parade.
Photo: Winners of the Lampoin Parade - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #lampions #attendees - #evenement / #LampoinParade at #Lampionoptocht in #Hellevoetsluis, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
September 2015, Lampionoptocht (1st anual edition 1948) after 67 years in time. In the year 2023 it's 75 years since.
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Hellevoetsluis - Tht anual Lampoin Parade in Hellevoetsluis (since 1948). A festivity with lots of home made lampion decorations with a nice parade in the first darkness of the september evening. Still early enough for the many children who really enjoy this event.
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Disney Parade at Sleeping Beauty Castle around the Central Plaza with an impressive show and presentation. Shows like Disney Stars On Parade and Disney Magic On Parade are performed everyday.
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Disneyland Paris - formerly Euro Disney Resort, is an entertainment resort near Paris , France. It is the most visited theme park in Europe.
It encompasses the theme parks:
Disneyland Park (Est.1992) - based on Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom in Florida.
Walt Disney Studios Park (Est. 2002) - celebrating show business, films, and behind-the-scenes.
Disney Village - an entertainment district containing a variety of restaurants, entertainment venues and shops.
See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland_Paris
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About Pixels - #parade - #DisneylandPark #FR
From the time of the American poineers. Frontierland recreates the setting of pioneer days along the American frontier. According to Walt Disney, "All of us have cause to be proud of our country's history, shaped by the pioneering spirit of our forefathers. Our adventures are designed to give you the feeling of having lived, even for a short while, during our country's pioneer days." In short, some very nice building and scene designs.
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Disneyland Paris - formerly Euro Disney Resort, is an entertainment resort near Paris , France. It is the most visited theme park in Europe.
It encompasses the theme parks:
Disneyland Park (Est.1992) - based on Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom in Florida.
Walt Disney Studios Park (Est. 2002) - celebrating show business, films, and behind-the-scenes.
Disney Village - an entertainment district containing a variety of restaurants, entertainment venues and shops.
See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland_Paris
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About Pixels - #architecture - #DisneylandPark #FR
Aladdin’s 1001 Nights architecture, with lots of color and detail.
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Disneyland Paris - formerly Euro Disney Resort, is an entertainment resort near Paris , France. It is the most visited theme park in Europe.
It encompasses the theme parks:
Disneyland Park (Est.1992) - based on Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom in Florida.
Walt Disney Studios Park (Est. 2002) - celebrating show business, films, and behind-the-scenes.
Disney Village - an entertainment district containing a variety of restaurants, entertainment venues and shops.
See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland_Paris
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About Pixels - #Aladdin - #DisneylandPark #FR
Abstract building structures.
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Modern, future like, very abstract and huge. Some with reflecting facades like mirrors or with elements of water like ponds, waterfalls, fountains etc. Most of them are attractions inside.
Photo July 2012, Futuroscope (May 31, 1987) after 25 years in time.
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Richard Poppelaars at #parc #Architecture #Futuroscope in #Poitiers - #Vienne / #France
© About Pixels Photography - #AboutPixels #themeparc #design / #structure #building #abstract
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Futuroscope
One of the must visit theme parks is "Futuroscope" or "Parc du Futuroscope". A theme park based upon multimedia, cinematographic futuroscope and audio-visual techniques. It has several cinemas in 3D, 4D and IMAX along with many other attractions and shows, some of which are the only examples in the world. In total, millions of visitors have been to the park since it opened in 1987.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futuroscope.
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The time when the young lambs are born is a popular period when visitors, especially children, visit the stable. Various lambs can be cuddled by the children who visibly enjoy this. The little lambs also show the joy of the upcoming spring with nature coming back to life.
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Ouddorp - De Mèkkerstee
A care farm (founded in 2001) that provides with staff inclusion of disadvantaged people a business with mainly goats, a stable, simple cheese dairy, shop with many regional products and a pancake restaurant.
Info: www.demekkerstee.nl/nl/de-mekkerstee/.
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Richard Poppelaars
About Pixels Photography: #lamb #kids #Mekkerstee #Ouddorp #NL
Fireworks show at Sleeping Beauty Castle. A stunning show with music, various sorts of lighteffects and lots of firework.
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Sleeping Beauty Castle - completed in 1992, for the park's 12 April opening, Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant stands 50 meters (160 ft) tall. The Castle is home to a dragon, which, at 27 meters (89 ft) from head to tail, was the largest Animatronic figure yet built when the park opened in April 1992. The walkthrough attraction consists of a dimly lit cavern with the large dragon sleeping silently. Occasionally it will 'wake up', puffing smoke and growling. The building also contains La Galerie de la Belle au Bois Dormant, a gallery of displays which illustrate the story of Sleeping Beauty in tapestries, stained glass windows and figures. La Boutique du Château, a shop selling Christmas ornaments year-round, and Merlin l'Enchanteur, a shop specialising in handmade glass figures, are located on ground floor.
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Disneyland Paris - formerly Euro Disney Resort, is an entertainment resort near Paris , France. It is the most visited theme park in Europe.
It encompasses the theme parks:
Disneyland Park (Est.1992) - based on Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom in Florida.
Walt Disney Studios Park (Est. 2002) - celebrating show business, films, and behind-the-scenes.
Disney Village - an entertainment district containing a variety of restaurants, entertainment venues and shops.
See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland_Paris
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About Pixels - #show #firework #SleepingBeauty #castle - #DisneylandPark #FR
Fish and Chips with a sole.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #dish #fish #sole #chips - #culinair / #restaurant at #RestaurantBRU17 #BRU17Habraken in #Bruinisse, #Zeeland - #Netherlands
Baked Sole, one of the many specialties of Restaurant BRU17 Habraken.
Photo April 2016, Restaurant BRU17 Habraken (Est. 2012) after 4 years in time.
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BRU17 Habraken - Visrestaurant BRU17 Habraken, a restaurant and fish shop specializing in mussels and many types of fresh fish and sea specialities.
The restaurant has numerous regional fish specialties on the menu and the adjoining fish shop has a wide range of products to choose from. Together they form a culinary gem in Zeeland. BRU17 is the second location along with the shop and smaller restaurant in the harbor of Stellendam.
Info: www.bru17.nl.
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Ail Rose de Lautrec - France's finest garlic with pink cloves and white skin on the exterior for sale at the market of Issigeac. It is grown in the medieval town of Lautrec in the Tarn region. According to an old tale, a traveller with no money stopped in Lautrec in order to eat, but as he had no money, he paid with pink cloves of garlic instead.
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This is just one of the very nice culinary details and about taste in France. It's how they add that special "French color" to food. Most of the French don't sell or buy a bulb but a whole string, the photo might show you why.
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Garlic (Allium sativum) - a species in the onion genus, Allium. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive, and Chinese onion.
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Market at Issegeac - it's a thriving market on Sunday mornings, where many gastronomic delights are available as well as an exceptional selection of local wines, meats, fruit and vegetables brought directly to the market by their producers.
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Issigeac - a picturesque small village with many 13th to 15th century medieval timbered houses circling a church and a 17th century Bishop's Palace. The weekly market and brocante market is very popular with a nice variety of products and goods. Also, enjoy the local restaurants, it will sure make your visit complete. This village should be listed as one of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" because it's exactly that type of a nice quaint French villages to visit.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #Issigeac #France / #Market / #culinair #garlic
A taverna in Greece.
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Some of the architecture is covered by plants and flowers. It's so almost near reality.
Photo May 2023, Parc Astérix (April 30, 1989) after 34 years in time.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #terrace #architecture at #AntiqueGreece #ThemePark #ParcAsterix in #Plailly #France
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Parc Asterix
Parc Astérix (Est. 1989) - a theme amusement park based on the comic book series "Asterix" by Albert Uderzo and René Goscinny. France's best-selling comic abroad with more than 370 million copies sold worldwide in 111 languages.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parc_Astérix.
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Armageddon vehicle – near to the "Les Effets Speciaux" attraction opened in 2002 with the park. It was based on the 1998 Touchstone film Armageddon. The principle was to demonstrate set effects, as in the film, within a full room using special effects. The ride closed in 2019 to make room for another attraction to be build.
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Disneyland Paris - formerly Euro Disney Resort, is an entertainment resort near Paris , France. It is the most visited theme park in Europe.
It encompasses the theme parks:
Walt Disney Studios Park (Est. 2002) - celebrating show business, films, and behind-the-scenes.
Disneyland Park (Est.1992) - based on Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom in Florida.
Disney Village - an entertainment district containing a variety of restaurants, entertainment venues and shops.
See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland_Paris
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About Pixels - #Armageddon - #WaltDisneyStudiosPark #FR
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Attractive winter and Christmas decorations, plenty of choice and in various design, colors and themes. The shops use huge displays attracting lots of customers.
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Aralia - Tuincentrum Aralia
Christmas shopping - from mid-October to the end of December, Christmas decorations and related items can be purchased again. The shops and garden centers are full of almost unimaginable quantities of all shapes and sizes with a choice that is much wider than just a Christmas tree with balls and lights.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
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Historic military men.
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Veteran remembrance event assisted by the marines of the "Mariniers van Equipage De Delft" and the "Royal Navy & Marines Landing Party", military vehicles of "Keep them Rolling" and the local mayor..
Photo June 2019, Veteranen monument (June 9, 2016) after 3 years in time.
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Veteranendag - Remembrance
Remembrance event in Hellevoetsluis, with veterans assisted by the "Mariniers van Equipage De Delft" and the "Royal Navy & Marines Landing Party", "Keep them Rolling" and the local mayor.
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Veterans' Day - the Netherlands' annual day of remembrance for the country's servicemen.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterans'_Day_(Netherlands).
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #commemoration #marines #Remembrance #Veteranendag in #Hellevoetsluis #Netherlands
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Aladdin’s 1001 Nights architecture, with lots of color and detail.
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Disneyland Paris - formerly Euro Disney Resort, is an entertainment resort near Paris , France. It is the most visited theme park in Europe.
It encompasses the theme parks:
Disneyland Park (Est.1992) - based on Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom in Florida.
Walt Disney Studios Park (Est. 2002) - celebrating show business, films, and behind-the-scenes.
Disney Village - an entertainment district containing a variety of restaurants, entertainment venues and shops.
See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland_Paris
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About Pixels - #Aladdin - #DisneylandPark #FR
Tower of Terror spooky interior (est 2007) - an accelerated drop tower dark ride inspired by Rod Serling's anthology television series, The Twilight Zone, and take place in the fictional Hollywood Tower Hotel in Hollywood, California. It places riders in a seemingly ordinary hotel elevator, and present the riders with a fictional backstory in which people have mysteriously disappeared from the elevator. It's the second tallest attraction.
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Disneyland Paris - formerly Euro Disney Resort, is an entertainment resort near Paris , France. It is the most visited theme park in Europe.
It encompasses the theme parks:
Walt Disney Studios Park (Est. 2002) - celebrating show business, films, and behind-the-scenes.
Disneyland Park (Est.1992) - based on Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom in Florida.
Disney Village - an entertainment district containing a variety of restaurants, entertainment venues and shops.
See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland_Paris
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About Pixels - #TowerofTerror - #WaltDisneyStudiosPark #FR
Original futuristic vehicle movie props, fake object but still created by an artist.
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Disneyland Paris - formerly Euro Disney Resort, is an entertainment resort near Paris , France. It is the most visited theme park in Europe.
It encompasses the theme parks:
Walt Disney Studios Park (Est. 2002) - celebrating show business, films, and behind-the-scenes.
Disneyland Park (Est.1992) - based on Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom in Florida.
Disney Village - an entertainment district containing a variety of restaurants, entertainment venues and shops.
See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland_Paris
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About Pixels - #StudioTramTour #tour #car - #WaltDisneyStudiosPark #FR
By Belenos! That is Toutatis.
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A superb creation of a huge statue to decorate the Toutatis parc attraction area. So many very nice details, surrounded by even more gaulic weapon shields. It's an excellent example of todays design and construction skills to create this kind of art.
Photo May 2023, Parc Astérix (April 30, 1989) after 34 years in time.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #statue #attraction #decoration at #Toutatis #LaGaule #ParcAsterix in #Plailly #France
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Parc Asterix
Parc Astérix (Est. 1989) - a theme amusement park based on the comic book series "Asterix" by Albert Uderzo and René Goscinny. France's best-selling comic abroad with more than 370 million copies sold worldwide in 111 languages.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parc_Astérix.
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Toys Story on Disney Parade, th green soldiers were great performers. Disney Parade at Sleeping Beauty Castle around the Central Plaza with an impressive show and presentation. Shows like Disney Stars On Parade and Disney Magic On Parade are performed everyday.
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Disneyland Paris - formerly Euro Disney Resort, is an entertainment resort near Paris , France. It is the most visited theme park in Europe.
It encompasses the theme parks:
Disneyland Park (Est.1992) - based on Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom in Florida.
Walt Disney Studios Park (Est. 2002) - celebrating show business, films, and behind-the-scenes.
Disney Village - an entertainment district containing a variety of restaurants, entertainment venues and shops.
See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland_Paris
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About Pixels - #parade - #DisneylandPark #FR
Haar or sea fret at Brouwersdam beach. Haar or sea fret along the dunes. Haar is typically formed over the sea and is blown to the land by the wind. This commonly occurs when warmer moist air moves over the relatively cooler North Sea causing the moisture in the air to condense, forming haar.
Mist komt op boven zee wanneer koude lucht over relatief warm zeewater stroomt of wanneer warme lucht in aanraking komt met een koude zee. In het voorjaar en het begin van de zomer kan bij aanvoer van warme lucht uit Zuid-Europa boven de koude Noordzee een uitgestrekt mistgebied ontstaan - Brouwersdam - Ouddorp/NL
The Greenest Parrot.
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Always a greeting with great enthusiasm, walking over its large branches, moving its head busily. Sometimes talking, even whistling enticingly. No, certainly not to pet, but just to chat like a good friend. And remeber, not for sale!
He lives in the big greenhouse, has a huge place of branches and toys. Very happy when someone comes near him. To just say hello, chat for a while, before he strolls over his branches again.
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De Oude Proeftuin - Gardening
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #greenhouse #parrot #Gardening #Bloemencentrum #OudeProeftuin #DeOudeProeftuin in #Rockanje #Netherlands
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De Groene Poort in Vichte is one of Belgium's premier showrooms for antique building materials and reclaimed furniture. Housed in a vast warehouse, this "treasure hunt" destination offers everything from thousands of historic doors and custom-made salvaged wood tables to industrial decor and architectural salvage, making it an essential hub for designers and homeowners seeking authentic, one-of-a-kind character.
Photo: Vintage and antique treasure chest - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Apple iPhone 15 Pro) / #furniture #antique - #shop #brocante #DeGroenePoort / #ArtchitecturePhotography at #Vichte in #Anzegem, #WestFlanders - #Belgium
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Anzegem: Artchitecture Photography
De Groene Poort (The Green Gate) in Vichte is a renowned destination for anyone looking to add a touch of history and character to their home. It is widely considered one of Belgium's largest and most unique showrooms for antique building materials and authentic furniture.
The store is housed in an expansive warehouse and is famous for its "organized chaos" charm. It feels more like a museum or a treasure hunt than a traditional furniture store. They specialize in: thousands of antique doors, reclaimed wood furniture, industrial and vintage decor, architectural salvage like old shutters, vintage windows, stone sinks, and hardware for restoration projects and much more.
It is a primary source for interior designers, architects, and homeowners who want to move away from mass-produced furniture. Whether you are looking for a massive oak dining table made from reclaimed barn wood or a specific vintage handle for a renovation, this is the place to go.
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Valentine's Day confessions at sunset. The view is a broad horizon, the sun that sets the sky in warm colors like the birth of spring in all it's colors. A perfect location to enjoy together, often suddenly summarized in just a few words.
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Valentine's Day - also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. It originated as a Western Christian feast day honoring one or two early saints named Valentinus. Valentine's Day is recognized as a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and romantic love in many regions around the world.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine's_Day.
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Scheveningen - a famous seaside resort with a historic boulevard, the North Sea beaches with the many beach bars by the sea and a large busy fishing port
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Plaquette Willem III at Prinsenhuis. It shows a portrait of stadtholder William III. After a successful crossing to England, he and his wife Mary ascended the British throne in February 1689. An important event in Dutch history in which Hellevoetsluis played an important role as a major naval base.
This crossing needed a lot, a lot of goods and material, food to feed the more than 12,000 men and 4,000 horses for the journey of at least three weeks. More than 260 ships had been collected off the coast of Hellevoetsluis, of which 48 were warships. That must have been an immense logistical operation. The fleet departed on Saturday 30 October but failed due to bad weather. They gathered again at Hellevoetsluis, departed for a second time on 11 November, which now succeeded, King William III landed in England at Brixham. His advance to London soon resembled a triumphal march in which the English army already partly joined him. In January 1689, the English King James fled to France, leaving the English throne to be presented to William and Mary in February of that year. He and his wife Mary ascended the British throne in February 1689 as part of the Glorious Revolution.
Photo April 2022, Prinsenhuis (1664) after 358 years in time.
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Hellevoetsluis - National history
Prinsenhuis (Est 1664, monument) - built in the mid-seventeenth century as a home for the "commies", an official, and lodging of the Committed Councils of the States of Holland and West Friesland who supervised Hellevoetsluis on behalf of the Committed Councils of Holland charged with the supervision, construction, maintenance and operation of the port and Fortress and collecting taxes. With building included living- and guest rooms on the first floor, and a meeting room, kitchen and pantry on the ground floor.
From 1963 to 1966, with the support of funds from the flood disaster (Watersnoodramp), the restoration was carried out to bring this Admiralty building back to its original 17th-century Dutch Classical style. The layout and interior have also been adapted, such as a new council chamber on the first floor and many original decorations have been restored. Today we see a stylish facade of bricks with the original 17th-century cross frames and a stately landing. With on either side the outbuildings such as the 'De Ruyterhuis' and 'Het Kleine Kerkje', formerly warehouses and rifle storage and workshops, this as a whole gives a stately and appropriate historical appearance.
The monumental building is still in use by the municipality, with the main public role being the use of the council chamber as a wedding hall.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellevoetsluis.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #WillemIII #King #GloriousRevolution #Nationalhistory #Prinsenhuis in #Hellevoetsluis #Netherlands