Jaap van 't Veen's photos

Apeldoorn - Dierens Kanaal is the second part of the Apeldoorns Kanaal, a waterway from Hattem in the north to Dieren in the south. After arriving of King Willem I digging of the northern part started in 1825. Plans for the southern part between Apeldoorn and Dieren (river IJssel) came into execution and digging began. Ten years later the canal was officially opened. In 1972 the canal was closed for shipping traffic; nowadays you only may see a canoe, rowing boat or pedal boat in the canal. More information about the Apeldoorns Kanaal (Dutch)l: www.apeldoornskanaal.com

Kersendijkje: foot/bike path from 'Castle De Cannenburch' to the water mill 'Cannenburghermolen'.

'De Middelste Molen': old water mill along the Voorsterbeek or Loenense Molenbeek. The mill already started in the year of 1622 producing paper and still is a small, but working paper factory. It is the only authentic paper mill in the Netherlands.

The little white Reformed Church of Den Hoorn, built in 1425, is the most photographed church of Texel. The church became its tower 25 years later, which functioned moreover, as a beacon for the shipping traffic. Even nowadays there is signal at the tower of the church.

Alhambra: Palace of the Lions (Palacio de los Leones), looking towards the patio.

Alhambra, Palace of the Partal (Palacio del Partal). This palace is dating back to the early 14th century. There are just two components remaining: the Torre de las Damas and the arcade with its wide pool in front.

Generalife: Court of the Main Canal / Patio de la Acequia

The river Noguera Ribagorçana entering the Mont-rebei Gorge (Congost de Mont-rebei).

Hiking trail through de Mont-rebei Gorge (Congost de Mont-rebei), which has been cut into the steep wall of the canyon. The bridle path that crosses the gorge is equipped with a handrail and lookout points.

The Mont-rebei Gorge (Congost de Mont-rebei) divides the Montsec range from north to south. The Noguera Ribagorçana runs through the gorge, which reaches heights of 500 metres and a span that narrows in some places to less than 20 metres. It is the country's last great gorge that remains in a nearly pristine state.

The present Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) was built between 1835 and 1848. Nowadays the building is used for (music) performances and expositions.

Kasteel Nijenhuis (Castle Nijenhuis) was first mentioned in 1380. The present building dates back to 1682. Since 1799 the castle is owned and still inhabited by the family Schimmelpenninck.

'Wijerd' (storage reservoir) for watermill 'Cannenburghermolen' at the back of 'Castle De Cannenburch'.

Alhambra: Palace of the Lions (Palacio de los Leones), seen from the Court of the Lions.

Alhambra: Comares Palace - Court of the Myrtles

Zaanse Schans: some of the windmills along the Zaan. See for more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaanse_Schans

Watermill nearby Castle Hackfort (Vorden) along the 'Hackfortse Beek'. The mill is dating back to the year 1700.

Old farmhouse along the 'road' between Puente de Montañana and the Mont-rebei Gorge.