Michiel 2005's photos with the keyword: delfland

The building dates from 1505, although the gate dates from 1652. Since 1645 seat of the Water Board of Delfland.

The building dates from 1505, although the gate dates from 1652. Since 1645 seat of the Water Board of Delfland.

The road doesn't seem to care that it is forbidden, it just keeps on being a road.

The road doesn't seem to care that it is forbidden, it just keeps on being a road. The Hoogheemraadschap is the water management authority. They were founded in the 12th century and are older than the Dutch state itself. They were the first democratic institutions of the Netherlands.