Naaldwijk, Historical village in South Holland, Netherlands
Naaldwijk is a village in South Holland that spreads across several neighborhoods including Galgenblok, Opstal, Woerdblok, Pijletuinen, and Floriëndaal. The town sits in a region famous for horticulture and has long played a role in the Dutch flower industry.
The village developed as a rural settlement in an area that devoted itself to horticulture and eventually dominated that industry. In 2004 it merged with neighboring municipalities including De Lier, 's-Gravenzande, Monster, and Wateringen to form the Westland municipality.
The Sint Adrianus Church dominates the town center with its Gothic architecture dating from the 15th century. It shows how residents have maintained their religious traditions through the centuries.
The village sits about 10 kilometers southwest of The Hague and is easy to reach by public transport. Its location makes it a good starting point for exploring the horticultural areas in the surrounding region.
FloraHolland in nearby Honselersdijk operates the world's largest flower auction and shapes the economic importance of the entire region. Every morning a vast amount of cut flowers and plants are auctioned there for global trade.
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