Molendriegang, Historic windmill complex in Leidschendam-Voorburg, Netherlands.
The Molendriegang consists of three octagonal mills arranged in a row, each rising about 28 meters high. Together they functioned as a drainage system to manage water levels in the surrounding polder lands.
The three mills were built in 1672 to drain water from the Driemanspolder. By 1951, electric pumps took over this task, and the mills stopped serving their original purpose.
The mill gang shows how millers cared for these structures across generations. Visitors can see how the buildings remain woven into village life and reflect the connection between people and their water-based landscape.
The mills stand at Stompwijkseweg 24-28 and can be viewed from the outside. The interior spaces are not typically open, but you can get a complete view of all three structures from the surrounding grounds.
During winter months, the water surrounding the mills freezes solid and draws local people to the area. This frozen polder transforms the site into a seasonal gathering spot that reveals how deeply weather shapes this landscape.
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