🇳🇱 Zaandam, Netherlands | The Windmill Village That Inspired Monet

No wonder the Impressionist master Monet created 25 paintings here—every frame feels like a living oil painting! 🖼️ 🚆 Transport Guide From Amsterdam Centraal → Zaanse Schans Windmill Village: Buy a day return ticket (€7.40) on NS. Get off at Zaandijk Zaanse Schans (under 20 mins). Bonus Stop: Hop off at Zaandam Station for the LEGO Town (no extra ticket needed!). Explore, then continue to the windmills. Arrival: Follow the crowd for a 10-min walk—you’ll spot the iconic windmills! ✨ Why Visit? Monet’s Muse: Stand where he painted, surrounded by canals, meadows, and 17th-century windmills. Two-in-One Trip: Pair with Zaandam’s LEGO houses for whimsy overload. #SlowTravel #TravelMemories #Netherlands #ZaanseSchans #WindmillMagic #EuropeTrip