The Netherlands has long been famous for its cheese, windmills, and tulips! Around the world, the tulip has been a source of inspiration for artists.
The Netherlands has long been famous for its cheese, windmills, and tulips! Around the world, the tulip has been a source of inspiration for artists. In addition to cultural prosperity, the tulip has also brought great economic prosperity. The “De Zwarte Tulp” museum in Lisse illustrates how bulb cultivation and the Bulb Region have developed.
The Bollenstreek is a major tourist attraction, especially in the spring. With all the blooming tulip fields and the Flower Parade, hundreds of thousands of tourists visit our region every year. However, the Bollenstreek is worth visiting year-round. That’s why the Gildemeesters Bollenstreek Foundation launched the art project “Giant Tulip Bulbs.” These life-sized artworks in the shape of tulip bulbs have been painted by artists from the Bollenstreek. From Leiden to Haarlem, 80 Giant Bulbs will be installed, each telling its own story related to the Bollenstreek. Whether abstract or figurative, each bulb has its own style and story, making the route very diverse and appealing.