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Sandsculptures Garderen

Various sculptures are a rotating exhibit in this small town.

Garderen, Netherlands

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In the sleepy town of Garderen, in the middle of the Veluwe is a weird and wondrous place exhibiting a changing selection of sculptures, made of wood, stone, and sand. They are all composed by various artists from across the globe. 

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5 Oude Barnevelderweg
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Netherlands
52.223277, 5.705885
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