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Preparing your trip to Alkmaar: advices & hints - things to do and to obey
1. The historic city center is easily accessible by public transport. Those who're planning to visit the suburban areas of Alkmaar and travel by train are advised to buy tickets in special vending machines offering the lowest prices. They can be found at all major train stations. But keep in mind that such machines do not give change, so you should prepare small bills and coins in advance.
2. Go to shops located next to Waag Square for memorable souvenirs. Besides traditional miniature statuettes of mills and tulips, a popular souvenir is cheese. At the fair, you can choose any variety you like.
3. The best time to visit the city is between mid-April and October when cheese fairs are held here every Friday.
4. A popular city transport is a bicycle, traveling on which is much more convenient than by car. The city has a huge number of bicycle rentals, and the most expensive are those that are located near large hotels. Special bicycle paths are laid along all major roads, and next to many city attractions, restaurants, and shopping malls, you can find specially-equipped bicycle parking.
6. The famous Waag (Weigh House) building houses the largest tourist information office in the city. Here you can learn more about upcoming cultural events, clarify the working hours of museums and galleries, as well as the cost of tickets for certain events. 
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What to visit being in Alkmaar - unique sights
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.
In recent years, the museum's collection replenished with a variety of unusual sculptures. The layout of the Earth and a huge statue of Shiva are among the most impressive ones. Visit to the amazing museum in Amsterdam promises to be not only memorable, but also very informative event. Guests will learn about using fluorescence in contemporary art, industry and even marketing. They will understand how the thinnest ray of light is able to turn even an ordinary gray stone into a priceless piece of art. …
Read further Distance from Alkmaar center - 29.9 km.
Sauna Deco
From the series “Most Extraordinary Thermaes, Baths and Saunas in the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Alkmaar center - 30.1 km.
In the 1970s, the department store, which was known for its exquisite interior design, was renovated. After the renovation, most decor elements were abolished. These magnificent decor elements of the historical department store were brought into the sauna of Amsterdam. Today its visitors can go to the pool on a unique wooden staircase, over which several decades ago Parisians went shopping. Tourists who decide to visit the most famous and popular sauna in the Netherlands, should observe an important rule - wearing a bathing suit in sauna is strictly prohibited …
Read further Distance from Alkmaar center - 30.1 km.
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The Dominican Republic continues to build hotels
In total, more than 600 rooms are available for guests. Suitable rooms can be found by independent travelers, and by couples in love, and by families. The hotel also has fairly large rooms, which can simultaneously accommodate up to six guests.
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In total, more than 600 rooms are available for guests. Suitable rooms can be found by independent travelers, and by couples in love, and by families. The hotel also has fairly large rooms, which can simultaneously accommodate up to six guests.
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Travelling to Alkmaar - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Alkmaar. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.
