Among the fields of tulips, near Amsterdam, the world -famous Keukenhof Garden opened for spring, greeting visitors who have a camera for more decent selfies.
On a sunny day, the ways, park benches and cafes are crowded with tourists who photograph and selfies from one of the most iconic products of the Netherlands – tulip. Such photos posted in social media are what Austrian lawyer Daniel Magnus painted.
“Whenever you see the images that have been made from the impact, they make something with you. You get a new impression of new places, traditions, people and so on … You also want to be there,” said Magnus Associated Press.
Magnus has just finished, making his own photos on a small boat, attending one of the park channels for visitors to make his own Instagramable Images.
The staff starts and brings up a stunning 7 million flower bulbs to provide visitors flocking to Kikenhof from all over the world, everyone can see a bright spectacle throughout eight weeks when the garden is open.
In recent years, the garden has increasingly satisfied the public in the content of social media and created spaces where guests recommend posing.
Selfie spots include flower arches, pink velvet sofas and another Dutch classic – oversized wooden cod.
On its own social media channels, Keukenhof has several suggestions about the best places, and the Dutch Tourism Council even advises how to get the perfect selfies from tulip.
“Make your image come to life and post your photo theme a little outside the center. This will make your photo more dynamic,” the Netherlands on Tourism and Convention said.
More than 1 million expected visitors to Keukenhof Garden does not require too much encouragement to create photos among tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and many other colors. Flowering thoroughly rich throughout the well -groomed lawns with a small army of gardeners.
“There is always something thickening. I think it’s the reason everyone is happy. There is also anything,” said gardener Patrick van Dyk.
Not everyone is always satisfied with the fact that tourists take pictures. Some flower farmers put signs and barriers to determine beginner effects from talt tulips in the nearby fields.
Italian tulips
Tulips fields began to become a popular draw in other places in Europe. Dutchman Edwin Kohman, who comes from the Tulip Tulip Traders, began to grow flowers after moving to the area north of the family with his family.
“The land here is good. It’s more climate that is very different from the Netherlands,” the Comman said in an interview on his field in a small Italian city of Arez. “Winter is a little shorter here, we have more sunlight. But for our work it is good, because in winter and spring it is raining enough. And now in the spring, most of the time is sunny, so people like to come to our field.”
Last year, his field had a record of 50,000 visitors, many use the opportunity to choose tulips to fill the baskets. They started arriving this year, and on April 1, Viola Giji was one of those who chose the Komana field.
“Every year I come here with my friends, even several times,” she said. “Usually we need to hurry because all the best flowers are chosen within a few weeks. We managed to get closer to the opening, a week later. This time it turned out very well for me. It’s beautiful.”
According to Nada Forbichi, Nada Forbichi, Italy, exporting almost a third of them, Nada Forbic. Exports are directed mainly to Northern Europe, especially the Netherlands, she said.
