Tulip rivers, narcissus banks: flower fever in the Dutch Keukenhof park
Millions of spring flowers have blossomed in the world-famous Keukenhof royal park in the Netherlands - yellow and white daffodils, crocuses, tulips of all colors of the rainbow, hyacinths of various shades of golden, purple, red, orange with a divine aroma are an unforgettable sight. The internet is brimming with images of endless flower fields, with many tourists taking selfies amidst the blooming splendor.
The Dutch park, also known as the "Garden of Europe", covers an area of 32 hectares, where more than seven million flowers are grown. By right, the Keukenhof is a genuine showcase for the Dutch floristry industry. The largest flower garden on the planet is located on the coast between Amsterdam and The Hague in the small town of Lisse, which is visited by more than a million tourists a year. And they all want to see an amazing show of bright colors.
Keukenhof was founded in 1949. Bulbs have been grown here since the 15th century. An interesting fact is that the tulip, which is traditionally associated with the Netherlands, is not at all a “native” of these lands. They entered the country only in 1593, thanks to the Flemish ambassador in Constantinople, who was fascinated by the beauty of the "Turk" and brought these flowers to Holland for the first time.
Orient invites its readers to be transported to the royal garden of flowers and admire the incredible landscapes.
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