Schokland, once an island in the Zuiderzee, is now a fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site that impressively illustrates the history of the Dutch struggle against the water. The Schokland Museum presents exhibitions about the eventful history of the island and its inhabitants, who had to battle the floods time and again. The well-preserved buildings and the landscape with old dykes and polders offer an impressive insight into the hydraulic engineering skills and resilient culture of the Dutch. Image: Aron Marinelli - unsplash.com