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Geestersingel with the Lauwrence church
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Singels are the typical star-shaped moats that you can see around every city centre in the hollandish part of the Netherlands, and in some cities outside that area. Often, they are still fully intact. The walls and gates are mostly gone and replaced by parks and lovely houses.

windmill in brides´ dress
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Kennemersingel
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´t Kasteeltje
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