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The city's main landmark is this 16th-century gate building, dubbed the "dromedary". This monumental building was nicely restored in 2013 and still has its original 17th-century carillon, which plays every 15 minutes. It's halls are for rent for events, but the building is otherwise not open to public.
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Ship in a bottle museum
It's an extraordinary collection, the 1000 or so "ships in a bottle" that are part of this small museum. About half of them are on display, some very old. the museum is housed in the monumental Spuihuisje.
The city's weigh building survived the test of time remarkably well, and even the centuries old weighing mechanism in the main hall is still available. The outside of the building is an excellent example of early Dutch Renaissance architecture. Note also the family weapons captured in the windows: they represent the barber surgeons and doctors who had offices in the weigh building in the 17th century.
This well-known museum preserves knowledge about the maritime history of the Zuiderzee, now the IJsselmeer. It comprises a lovely outdoor section, open only in summer, with reconstructed buildings from the region's heyday and local craftsmen and volunteers demonstrating traditional skills and trades. The indoor section houses a fine collection of photographs, paintings, artefacts and more, providing a great insight into life around the region over the centuries. There are many activities for children, making it a very family-friendly museum. If you're coming by car, park at the Stationsplein (near the train station) and walk from there.
The basic structure of this former city gate was built between 1649 and 1654, after which it served as the western entrance gate in the city's defence structure. The little clock tower is an 18th-century addition, however,
This theme park is a fun day out for young children and adults who have an interest in fairy tales. Its attractions and characters tell the stories of several world famous and local fairy tales, many in the form of outdoor representations. The park also includes play grounds, gardens, a small castle, a petting zoo and some small moving attractions. It's closed most of the winter season.