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Village in North Holland, Netherlands
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Marken is a village in Zaanstreek-Waterland, North Holland, Netherlands. It is known for its characteristic wooden houses and traditional costumes. It's a peninsula in the IJsselmeer lake, but connected to the mainland by a causeway.
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Horse of Marken
This lighthouse on the eastern end of the peninsula is one of the best known ones in the country. This 1839 structure is 16 meters high and it's a National Heritage Sight. It's not open for visitors but is a lovely sight from a distance.
In this small museum you can see a traditional Marken house as it would have been decorated in the old days. There's traditional clothing on display and a lot of information on the peninsula's history. Not all information is in English, though.
In the early 1900s, a woman called Sijtje Boes started the first souvenir shop here. Now, it's a tiny museum with the original interior as an exhibition.
Nice location and a lovely outdoor terrace. The food gets mixed reviews.
This pub serves descent food and has a great view.
This cafeteria sells fries and snacks, but also has a range of simple dishes for lunch and dinner. Baguettes and omelets but also fried fish, steaks, spareribs etc. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
This nice hotel is in a great location and it's a monument itself. Rooms are decorated with antiques and old pictures of the village and they're clean. Bathrooms are small and the stairs narrow, breakfast is not included in the price. The downstairs restaurant serves French cuisine and is one of the best dining options in town.
The N518 connects Marken to nearby Monnickendam. There, it connects to the N247. If you're coming from Amsterdam, take the A10 and then follow the N247 and N518 to Marken.
Read in the guideMarken is a village and you can easily get around on foot. Alternatively, you can rent a bike via:
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