Floriade 2002 August 2002

The Floriade is a horticultural show, held once every decade in the Netherlands. In 2002, it was held near Haarlem, a town west of Amsterdam. The show, open from 6 April until 20 October daily, was split into 3 main parts: naast de Berg (by the Hill), bij het Dak (near the Roof) and aan het Meer (on the Lake). This visit was on the 21st August, which was unfortunately, a cloudy day.

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The Mediterranean gardens near the Roof

The Mediterranean gardens near the Roof 7 Views

The landmark Big Spotter's Hill

The landmark Big Spotter's Hill 13 Views

View across the flower gardens

View across the flower gardens 4 Views

View across the Lake

View across the Lake 4 Views

The Haarlemmermeer Pavilion, on the Lake

The Haarlemmermeer Pavilion, on the Lake 12 Views

Written in millions of flowers: "Feel the art of nature"

Written in millions of flowers: "Feel the art of nature" 7 Views

The water lily pond

The water lily pond 7 Views

These trees aren't going anywhere...

These trees aren't going anywhere... 5 Views

View from Big Spotters Hill

View from Big Spotters Hill 7 Views

View from Big Spotters Hill

View from Big Spotters Hill 7 Views