Madurodam, Miniature park in The Hague, Netherlands
Madurodam is a park in The Hague that displays the Netherlands in miniature scale, featuring over a hundred replicas of buildings, bridges, harbors and infrastructure. The models stand along tended paths, between planted trees and reproduced waterways that give the impression of real Dutch landscape.
The site opened in July 1952 and was designed by architect Siebe Jan Bouma, who developed the original concept. Bep Boon-van der Starp initiated the project as a memorial to her son and later dedicated all proceeds to children's charities.
The name honors George Maduro, a Dutch resistance fighter whose parents co-founded the site after his death in World War II. Visitors today see how different parts of Dutch identity stand side by side, from royal palaces to modern harbor cranes.
The paths are flat and wheelchair accessible, allowing all areas to be reached without difficulty. Visitor guides and the mobile app help with orientation between stations and explain specific details of the models.
After darkness falls, thousands of LED lamps light up the miniature scenes, making windows, streetlights and even boats on the canals glow. This illumination transforms the entire park into a sparkling version of the Dutch night landscape.
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