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UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE - Colonies of Benevolence

A unique history of a large-scale social experiment in the Netherlands and Belgium

Experience these unique landscapes that tell a powerful story

  • ColonyI

    Frederiksoord

    Welcome to the oldest Colony of Benevolence!
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  • ColonyII

    Wilhelminaoord

    Welcome to Colony II of the Colonies of Benevolence!
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  • ColonyIII

    Willemsoord

    Welcome to Willemsoord and discover how old and new fit together nicely!
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  • ColonyIV

    De Ommerschans

    Welcome to Ommerschans, where history comes to life!
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  • ColonyV

    Wortel-Colony

    Welcome to Wortel, a green oasis on the Belgian-Dutch border!
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  • ColonyVI

    Veenhuizen

    Veenhuizen is exciting!
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  • ColonyVII

    Merksplas-Colony

    Welcome to Merksplas!
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