[NETHERLANDS] Charming Village of Marken


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Marken is a charming fishing village in the Waterland, known for its characteristic green wooden houses. Marken was an island, separated from the mainland by a storm in the 13th century. It was not until 1959 that a dike was built, connecting Marken with the mainland and it became a peninsular.


[NETHERLANDS] Clog Factory Visit at Marken


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Wooden Shoe Factory is one of the tourist attractions in Marken. You can see the clog making demonstration for 2.5 euros.


[NETHERLANDS] Grote Kerk at Monnickendam


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Grote Kerk (the great church) is a church located at the edge of Monnickendam, a historical town in the Waterlands. Dating back to the middle ages, Monnickendam was once one of the most important ports in Holland.


[NETHERLANDS] Touristy Port of Volendam


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Volendam is the most well-known fishing village in Holland, which lies 20 km north of Amsterdam. It is a popular tourist destination, known for its colourful wooden house and old fishing boats in its harbour.