Nearly 100 years ago, the Netherlands boasted over 10,000 windmills. This invention, which was originally Japanese, is now internationally associated with Holland. Unfortunately, less than 1,000 are left, but several are still located on the outskirts of Amsterdam and the surrounding region. One of the most beautiful ones, Molen van Sloten, is located at a picturesque spot on the edge of Nieuw-West. This type of windmill, called a Stellingmolen, was used to keep the water level low in the neighbouring areas. It's also the only windmill in Amsterdam which is open every day and even the disabled can take a tour of this beautiful building from 1846 by taking the lift to the upper floors. Many couples have also been married at this Amsterdam landmark.