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Netherlands in Miniature

A May 2004 trip to The Hague by Laalasa

Madurodam  Photo - Madurodam, The Hague, Netherlands More Photos
Quote: Madurodam traces the architectual history of The Netherlands through 1:25 scale models of all major buildings in the country. It's a fun place for kids as well as adults.
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Madurodam  Photo - Madurodam, The Hague, Netherlands
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There are miniatures of all major buildings in the Netherlands, from ancient castles with moats to contemporary glass and chrome office complexes. Also represented are Gothic cathedrals with tiny stained-glass windows, rural farmhouses mixed with suburban sprawl, and apartment buildings on narrow urban streets. There is even an offshore oil rig, an inner harbor, a football stadium, and an electricity plant all with some sort of mechanism to depict them in action. Follow the path marked on the scaled-down streets, and you will not miss any part of Madurodam. The attention to detail is phenomenal and everything works. The miniature automobiles run on the highways, trains glide on rail...Read More

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