Keukenhof (park) - woven by the very nature of a floral carpet

The most beautiful and large garden in the world is in the Netherlands. Spring blooms about seven million colors, exuding an incredible flavor. For two months, an incredible number of visitors come to admire the wonderful spectacle.

Spread out on an area of 32 hectares Keukenhof (park) is located in the town of Lisse. An ancient garden, shimmering with bright colors, has long been a popular holiday destination for all tourists.

Country Symbol

It is known that the symbol of Holland is a tulip, and the history of its appearance goes back to the distant past. For the first time this bright flower is mentioned in the Persian chronicles, and in the country it came from the Byzantine Empire. Even in the famous monument of Persian literature "Thousand and One Nights" you can find a colorful description of the tulip.

In the XVII century, a real madness began: a bulb was given to a whole estate in Amsterdam. The fact is that an unknown virus struck plants, and tulips were worth their weight in gold. They were bought up for a lot of money, and someone enriched this business fantastically, but there are those who "tulip-mania" broke their fates.

Former Manor

Flower Park Keukenhof (in translation from the Dutch - "kitchen park") - the former estate of Countess van Beiren. Several centuries ago on this place there were impenetrable forests, and only after the huge territory became a part of the possessions of the new owners, it turned into a park-garden.

The Countess, of whom legends were composed, 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 ground. From here and went such a strange name of the sights.

History of creation

On the laying of the park first thought about in the middle of the XIX century, but the official date of its creation was 1949. It was then that the Mayor organized an exhibition of flowers, so that all plant breeders demonstrated their achievements in the plant world, and buyers purchased the newest hybrids. It should be noted that the trade was not only tulips, daffodils, crocuses, chrysanthemums, hyacinths and even Japanese cherry blossoms were well dispersed.

The creation of a local landmark, lavishly decorated with sculptures, was worked by the most famous landscape designers who designed an open-air colorful corner, complemented by picturesque waterfalls, fountains and ponds.

Complexes in the park

Keukenhof (park) is a huge territory, which hosts 500 gardens in the open air 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 to attract the artists demanding special attention. Here you can learn a lot about the care of flowers, get ideas for creating a personal garden.

Tulips - the main decoration

Keukenhof - the park, the main treasure of which are tulips, - has no equal in beauty of the flower show. Only here you can see first hand the varieties of flowers imported into the Holland in the 16th century. And the "Walk of Fame" is a great success for all tourists, because here each tulip is named after a famous person or character of books and TV movies.

Flower holiday

Keukenhof is a park that allows you to get acquainted with the art of floriculture, and the most devoted fans of it 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 flower parade that has become famous throughout the world.

It does not pass in the park, because the action lasts almost 40 kilometers. Several dozen mobile platforms are decorated with exquisite floral compositions, followed by decorated cars.

When does the exhibition take place?

Annually, the Keukenhof tulip park is visited by more than one million guests who enjoy floral ornaments. However, about a visit to a fantastic beauty corner should be taken care of in advance, as the flower exhibition takes place only two months, from the end of March to May.

Be sure to consult the official site of the park to find out the specific numbers of its work, because flowering depends on various factors, but the best time to visit is April.

Spring market

Each visitor will be able to purchase flower bulbs and planting material at the spring bazaar, where official manufacturers supply their products. Over 600 companies compete for the attention of potential buyers, offering an incredible number of bulbous plants.

To enjoy the incredible picture of woven carpets woven by the very nature with bright and memorable patterns, in the spring tourists from different parts of the globe hurry to the Netherlands. Keukenhof Park is a fantastic sight, which leads to real delight of any person. The violent flower show, which can not be described, will be remembered as the brightest and most fragrant spectacle in life.