The most beautiful and largest garden in the world is located in the Netherlands. In spring, about seven million flowers bloom, exuding an incredible aroma. In two months, an incredible number of visitors come to admire the wonderful sight.
Spread over an area of 32 hectares, the Keukenhof (park) is located in the town of Lisse. The ancient garden shimmering with bright colors has long become the most popular vacation spot for all tourists.
Country Symbol
It is known that the symbol of Holland is the tulip, and the history of its appearance goes back to the distant past. For the first time, this bright flower is mentioned in Persian chronicles, and it came to the country from the Byzantine Empire. Even in the famous monument of Persian literature "A Thousand and One Nights" you can find a colorful description of the tulip.
In the 17th century, real madness began: an entire estate in Amsterdam was given for an onion. The fact is that an unknown virus struck the plants, and tulips were worth their weight in gold. They were bought for a lot of money, and this business fabulously enriched someone, but there are also those whose fates were broken by "tulip mania".
Former estate
The Keukenhof Flower Park (translated fromDutch - "kitchen park") - the former estate of Countess van Beuren. Several centuries ago, there were impenetrable forests in this place, and only after the vast territory became part of the new owners' possessions, it turned into a garden park.
The countess, who was legendary, had a strong temper. She was in prison, took part in armed battles, where she fought with one of her four husbands, and grew vegetables and herbs for the kitchen on the land. Hence the strange name of the attraction.
History of Creation
The park was first thought about in the middle of the 19th century, but the official date of its creation was 1949. It was then that the mayor of the city organized a flower show so that all breeders-producers demonstrated their achievements in the plant world, and buyers purchased the latest hybrids. It should be noted that the trade was not only tulips, daffodils, crocuses, chrysanthemums, hyacinths and even Japanese sakura were excellent.
A local landmark lavishly adorned with sculptures, the most famous landscape designers worked to create a colorful open-air corner, complementing it with picturesque waterfalls, fountains and ponds.
Complexes within the park
Keukenhof (park) is a huge area with 500 open-air gardens and three indoor greenhouses.
The real gem of the colorful complex is the "Gardens of Inspiration", consisting of seven objects,made in different architectural styles. Their main task is to acquaint the guests with the plants living here and captivate the art that requires special attention. Here you can learn a lot about caring for flowers, get ideas for decorating your personal garden.
Tulips are the main decoration
Keukenhof - a park whose main treasure is tulips - has no equal in the beauty of the flower show. Only here you can see with your own eyes the varieties of flowers brought to Holland in the 16th century. And the Walk of Fame is a huge success with all tourists, because here each tulip is named after a famous person or character in books and television films.
Flower Festival
Kukenhof is a park that allows you to get acquainted with the art of floriculture, and its most devoted fans are representatives of the royal family of the Netherlands. Ten years ago, it was decided to hold all events under a certain theme. The culmination of the holiday is a stunning parade of flowers, which has become famous throughout the world.
It does not take place in the park, as the action stretches for almost 40 kilometers. Several dozen mobile platforms are decorated with exquisite floral arrangements, followed by decorated cars.
When is the exhibition?
Every year, the Keukenhof Tulip Park is visited by more than one million visitors admiring the floral ornaments. However, it is worth taking care of a visit to a fantastically beautiful corner in advance, as the flower exhibition takes place only twomonths, from the end of March to May.
Be sure to consult the official website of the park to find out the exact dates of its opening, because flowering depends on various factors, but the best time to visit is April.
Spring Bazaar
Each visitor will be able to purchase flower bulbs and planting material at the spring bazaar, where official manufacturers-suppliers exhibit their products. More than 600 companies are vying for the attention of potential buyers, offering an incredible number of bulbous plants.
To enjoy the incredible picture of living carpets woven by nature itself with bright and memorable patterns, tourists from different parts of the globe rush to the Netherlands in spring. Keukenhof Park is a fantastic sight that will delight any person. An exuberant flower show that defies description, will be remembered as the brightest and most fragrant spectacle in life.
