The Kortlandse Molen in Alblasserdam
The Kortlandse Molen is a characteristic stone polder mill dating from 1890.
It once drained the Kortland polder area with a large paddle wheel.
In 1953, an electric pumping station took over this task.
With its round shape and thatched roof, the mill is a recognisable icon in the landscape.
Since 1986, it has been maintained by volunteers from the SIMAV Windmill Foundation and is protected as a national monument.
From the mill, you have a picturesque view of the small marina next door, creating a typically Dutch scene.
A moment between day and night, caught in the glow of a centuries-old mill by the water, a jewel for the wall
In this picture, taken just after sunset, the mill breathes a serene calm.
The soft evening light reflects in the water, creating a timeless Dutch scene - an image that exudes both strength and stillness.
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