Colors of Alkmaar - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

The first reference to Alkmaar was documented in the 10th century. At that time it was a fortress on the border in the war against the inhabitants of the Frisian islands. Nowadays it is a famous ancient city, which means "surrounded by water". In the Netherlands, Alkmaar is famous for its huge cheese fair and for the sewing factory that produces a uniform for sailors. On the beautiful antique narrow streets, you will enjoy numerous souvenir shops. The road to the main street of the city passes by the original turret "hofie" of the complex Hof von Sonoy.
Alkmaar has several unique hotels, and there won’t be equal in any other city in the world. One of these hotels is Bed & Breakfast Prins Hendrik occupying an old cheese farm built in …
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Alkmaar
♥ Sint-Josephkerk, Haarlem, 29 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Grote of Sint-Bavokerk, Haarlem, 29.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Kathedrale Basiliek van Sint-Bavo, Haarlem, 29.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van de H. Nicolaas, Ijsselstein, 30.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van de H. Johannes de Doper, Laren, 52.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Kathedrale Sint Maarten, Utrecht, 65.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Sint Catharinakathedraal, Utrecht, 65.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Sint-Josephkerk, Haarlem, 29 km from the center. On the map


♥ Grote of Sint-Bavokerk, Haarlem, 29.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Kathedrale Basiliek van Sint-Bavo, Haarlem, 29.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basiliek van de H. Nicolaas, Ijsselstein, 30.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basiliek van de H. Johannes de Doper, Laren, 52.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Kathedrale Sint Maarten, Utrecht, 65.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Sint Catharinakathedraal, Utrecht, 65.8 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Alkmaar
♥ Castle 'Ilpenstein Castle' , 23.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Brederode Castle' , 24.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Huis ter Kleef' , 29.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Slot Heemstede' , 33.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Muiderslot' , 39.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Huys Dever' , 44.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Slot Teylingen' , 47.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Ilpenstein Castle' , 23.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Brederode Castle' , 24.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Huis ter Kleef' , 29.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Slot Heemstede' , 33.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Muiderslot' , 39.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Huys Dever' , 44.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Slot Teylingen' , 47.4 km from the center. On the map


City tours, excursions and tickets in Alkmaar and surroundings
Unique landmarks in Alkmaar and around
Electric Ladyland Fluorescent Museum
From the series “15 Unofficial Man-Made Wonders of the World”
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Distance from Alkmaar center - 29.9 km.
The opening of the museum took place in 1999. The ground floor houses an amazing gallery with paintings that glow in the dark. Visitors have an opportunity to buy any exhibit they like and carry a piece of the unique museum home. In addition to static installations, the collection of natural minerals that glow in the dark is worth noting. All those mineral were brought by the owner of the museum from different parts of the world. …
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Sauna Deco
From the series “Most Extraordinary Thermaes, Baths and Saunas in the World”
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Distance from Alkmaar center - 30.1 km.
A real Turkish hammam is available to visitors of the Deco complex, as well as two saunas and a hydromassage pool. A courtyard is equipped with a beautiful seating area with a terrace and a garden. Another attractive feature of the sauna is a high-class massage parlor, which employs some of the best specialists in the city. The history of the bath complex is very interesting and inextricably linked to the famous Parisian department store Le Bon Marche. …
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