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Land of Windmills

Holland is windmills against a backdrop of tulips

When electricity and the steam engine were invented, windmills lost their relevance worldwide and began to disappear. But not in Holland. Grateful Dutch people honor their traditions and history, so windmills there are not only preserved, but also carefully protected and maintained in excellent working condition. For Holland, windmills are a true historical treasure.

Now in the Netherlands (the official name of the country), of course, there are no professional millers anymore. But there are "mill unions" that not only maintain order at the windmills. Thanks to such professionals, those interested can in some places purchase real flour ground by a windmill, souvenirs, and postcards.