De Held Jozua, Zaandam

Name: De Held Jozua
Address: Zaandam, Netherlands

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De Held Jozua is a paltrok mill in Zaandam, North Holland, Netherlands which has been restored to working order. As all Dutch paltrok mills it is a windpowered sawmill. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 40094. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1719 (305 years ago)Coordinates: 52°26'38"N, 4°48'25"E

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Zaanstad (Westerwatering)Zaandam Netherlands

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De Held Jozua – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zaans Museum, De Kat, De Gekroonde Poelenburg, De Huisman.

2.2 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Zaans Museum, Zaanse Schans
56 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Zaanse Schans, a short journey from Amsterdam, the Zaans Museum offers a captivating glimpse into the industrial heritage of the Zaan region. Established in 1994, this modern museum in Zaandam, Netherlands, is an essential visit...
2.2 miN
Windmill, Gear rental, Outdoor activities
De Kat, Zaanse Schans
57 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Zaanse Schans, a short trip from Amsterdam, stands De Kat, an iconic windmill that is a testament to the Netherlands’ rich milling history. This vibrant mill, painted in a traditional Dutch red, is not only a striking feature...
2.1 miN
Windmill
De Gekroonde Poelenburg, Zaanse Schans
55 min walk • De Gekroonde Poelenburg is a paltrok mill in Zaandam, North Holland, Netherlands which has been restored to working order. As all Dutch paltrok mills it is a windpowered sawmill. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 40093.
2.1 miN
Windmill
De Huisman, Zaanse Schans
53 min walk • De Huisman is a small octagonal mill at the Zaanse Schans in the Zaanstad, and currently makes mustard. 'De Huisman' has been located on the Zaanse Schans since 1955, next to the warehouse 'De Haan'. The mill was probably built in 1786 on the Blauwe Pad in Zaandam. The mill has functioned as a snuff mill, a mustard mill, and a saw mill.
2.3 miN
Windmill, Architecture
De Zoeker, Zaandam
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0.8 miSE
House museum devoted to Russian czar
Czar Peter House, Zaandam
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1.9 miNW
Museum, Windmill, Historical place
De Schoolmeester
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2.3 miN
Windmill
De Os, Zaanse Schans
59 min walk • De Os is an oil windmill in the Zaanse Schans, Zaanstad. Between the saw mills Het Jonge Schaap and Het Klaverblad is the hull of the oil mill De Os. The mill was built in 1663 and is one of the oldest industrial windmills in the Zaan. Until 1916 the mill was operating on wind power.
2.2 miS
Harbor
Port of Amsterdam, Amsterdam
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1.4 miN
Skate park, Basketball court, Street art
A8ernA, Zaandam
35 min walk • A8ernA is a public space in Koog aan de Zaan, Zaanstad, the Netherlands. The urban renewal project cost €2,700,000 and was a Joint Winner of the 2006 European Prize for Urban Public Space.
2.1 miN
52°28'24"N • 4°49'4"E
Bakery Museum In De Gecroonde Duijvekater, Zaanse Schans
53 min walk • Museum