De holle boom van Kraantje Lek, Bronze replica of a historic hollow tree at Kraantje Lek restaurant, Netherlands.
The bronze sculpture stands at the exact location where an ancient elm tree once grew, featuring a large cavity in its trunk.
In 1867, botanist Frederik Willem van Eeden measured the original elm tree's circumference at 6 Dutch ells, declaring it among the region's largest trees.
Local parents told children they came from this hollow tree, creating an alternative to the traditional stork story in Dutch folklore.
The bronze replica, installed in 2008, allows visitors to experience the tree's form while ensuring permanent preservation of this cultural landmark.
Water and decaying leaves inside the original tree's cavity created distinct scents that children discovered when peering inside.
Location: Bloemendaal
GPS coordinates: 52.38311,4.59208
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:53
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