Kinderdijk is a Dutch country that allows, using wind energy to use natural energy. Since 1997 the mills of Kinderdijk have been included in the list of World Heritage Sites byUNESCO international convention against doping in the sport, certainly one more reason to visit this beautiful area.
To better explore the area, there is no better way than bicycle. An itinerary to discover the mills of Kinderdijk and the villages that surround them. There are several tours that depart from Rotterdam or from Amsterdam, some directly by bike, others by boat, for more information just go to the main bicycle rental sites in the country.
I 19 water mills are divided into 8 "Nederwaard" drainage mills with brick construction and rotating cap built in 1738 and 8 “Overwaard” drainage mills dating back to 1740 which are octagonal with straw cover. Finally, 2 “Nieuw-Lekkerland” polder mills and 1 “Blokweer” polder mill.
Kinderdijk mills were all inhabited. The mill keeper's job was to keep the water at the right level. He had to continually pay attention to the change in wind direction and, if necessary, re-expose the blades to the wind. His wife and children were to help him with his homework. In the mill set up for visitors, the living conditions of the time are recreated.
