| Zaanstreek-Waterland | |
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| State | Netherlands |
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Zaanstreek-Waterland is a territory of the Western Netherlands belonging toNorth Holland.
To know
Territories and tourist destinations
Map of the territory
Urban centers
- Beemster - The Beemster Polder was dried in the early 17th century and has preserved its well-ordered landscape of fields, roads, canals, dams and settlements intact.
- Broek in Waterland - Picturesque village that has been a tourist destination since the 19th century.
- Edam - Pretty village with a cheese market in the summer.
- Marken - Former island, well known for its characteristic wooden houses.
- Monnickendam - A 17th century port village.
- Purmerend - Predominantly a modern suburb of Amsterdam.
- Volendam - A fishing village with traditional costumes.
- Zaandam - Do not miss its typical Zaan houses.
Other destinations
- Zaanse Schans - Open-air museum with Dutch windmills and Zaan houses.
How to get
How to get around
What see
What to do
At the table
Safety
Other projects
Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Zaanstreek-Waterland
