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The Netherlands stack landscapes
Stacked landscapes, towering forty metres high are the Netherlands' way of portraying the country. In creating the EXPO's highest pavilion Holland wishes to demonstrate not only how one can build ecologically on a tiny area, but also to dispel the common clichés about the country.

A lift takes the visitor up to the roof on the fifth floor, which is designed as a water landscape featuring modern wind turbines. Since most of Holland lies below sea level it only makes sense that the visit around the pavilion leads downwards. An exterior staircase leads back down to the fourth floor where a stand-up cinema shows two films which reveal unknown sides of Holland.

On the third floor, a forest has been planted at a lofty height. Its roots represent Holland's network of paths, ports, canals and enterprises. On the first floor Holland's flowering tulip fields await you. A landscape of dunes, including an outdoor café, leads the visitor back to the landscaped park, dotted with sculptures.

FOOD & DRINK

Cheese and the sea

Specials
Pickled herring rolls
"Dutchburgers" - toast with cheese, tomato and ham
"Waldhorn" (wholemeal bread) with Dutch cheese

Beverages
Draught Heineken

Desserts
Various speciality cakes

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 Nation: Netherlands
 National Day: 06.06.00
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