7 Sights in Lisse, Netherlands (with Map and Images)
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Welcome to your journey through the most beautiful sights in Lisse, Netherlands! Whether you want to discover the city's historical treasures or experience its modern highlights, you'll find everything your heart desires here. Be inspired by our selection and plan your unforgettable adventure in Lisse. Dive into the diversity of this fascinating city and discover everything it has to offer.
1. Keukenhof
Keukenhof, also known as the Garden of Europe, is one of the world's largest flower gardens, situated in the municipality of Lisse, in the Netherlands. According to the official website, Keukenhof Park covers an area of 32 hectares and approximately 7 million flower bulbs are planted in the gardens annually. While it is widely known for its tulips, Keukenhof also features numerous other flowers, including hyacinths, daffodils, lilies, roses, carnations and irises.
2. Kasteel Keukenhof
Keukenhof Castle in the South Holland town of Lisse was originally built in 1642 as a classicist country house by Adriaen Maertensz. Block, a former commander of the Dutch East India Company in the Moluccas. It is not clear whether he also inhabited it. Later owners included the anatomist Prof. Willem Röell and the art connoisseur Johan Steengracht van Oostcapelle, who saved the castle from destruction in 1809.
3. TOP Lisse
A Tourist Transfer Point (TOP) is a 'natural junction', where various cycling, sailing, skating and walking routes start. Each TOP is recognizable by its landmark, a kind of obelisk is used in the east of the country, a blade of grass in the Green Heart and a remarkably large information column in the Gooi & Vecht region and the Rivierenland region. At TOPs there are often also some seats, a bicycle rack and a signpost. TOPs in the Gooi & Vecht region are also always equipped with bicycle rental, catering, (free) toilets, an ANWB Bicycle Service Box and a VVV information point.
4. Keukenhofmolen
The Keukenhof Mill is a tower mill on the grounds of the Keukenhof in the Dutch town of Lisse. The mill originates from Scharmer, where it was built in 1892 as a polder mill. It was still a ground sailer there. In 1957 the mill was moved to the grounds of the Keukenhof, as a gift from the Holland-America Line. In the Keukenhof, the mill only has a function as an ornamental object. The mill can turn and has a radius of 17.90 meters. It is covered with roofing felt.
5. Zemelmolen
The Zemelmolen, also known as the Zemelpoldermolen or Molen van de Zemelpolder, is an octagonal polder mill from 2003 in the Dutch town of Lisse. The Bran Mill is able to grind, but only drains thanks to volunteers. In the mill there is an iron paddle wheel.
6. Lisserpoelmolen
The Lisserpoelmolen is a polder mill from 1676 in the Dutch municipality of Lisse. The mill was built for the drainage of the Lisserpoelpolder. The mill has a steel auger, which was very exceptional at the time of construction: most polder mills were still equipped with a paddle wheel. The Lisserpoel mill is millable, but only drains on a voluntary basis. The mill was originally owned by the Lisserpoelpolder water board, succeeded by the De Oude Veenen water board. Since 1986, the Lisserpoel Mill has been owned by the Rijnlandse Molenstichting. The mill is inhabited and cannot be visited.
7. Grote Kerk
Dutch Reformed Church is a church at Heereweg 250 in the town of Lisse in the Dutch province of South Holland. The church dates from the 15th century. The church has a single-aisled nave and choir. The tower is made of tuff.
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