This Gorgeous New Bike Path In The Netherlands Has A Secret
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The first ever solar-powered, glow int he dark bike path opened recently in Eindhoven in the Netherlands. The path, designed by Daan Roosegaarde, forms part of the Van Gough cycle route in Brabant.
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The path is lit up by thousands of stones, It was inspired by Van Gogh's famous painting, Starry Night.
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The opening of the bike path marks the beginning of the Van Gough 2015 international theme year.
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2015 will mark the 125th anniversary of the artist's death.
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The new bike path now connects the Opwettense and Colse watermills, featured in Van Gogh's paintings.
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Check out this video for more information about the bike path.
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