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Village in North Holland, Netherlands
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Broek in Waterland is a village in the Zaanstreek-Waterland, in the Dutch province North Holland. It is known for its lovely, typically old-Dutch atmosphere and wooden houses in soft colours.
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Church
The old village church was built in 1628, after a previous structure had been destroyed in the Eighty Years' War. Thorough renovations in 1989 revealed long lost frescos of cherubs and fruit guirlandes on the ceiling. The church doubles as a gallery, with modern art for sale.
The Famous House
This place has beautiful 17th-century wall paintings, which for many years were hidden under layers of paint. Unfortunately, tours are available for groups only, but calling ahead might give you a spot on them.
A small bistro-style place with a limited menu and simple but tasty dishes for a good price. Dishes include entrecote with sauces and salad, chicken madras curry and monkfish with spicy tomato-sauce.
A pancake restaurant with some 60 different sweet and savory pancakes and the typical Dutch poffertjes (thick, mini-pancakes). However, if you'd rather eat something else, there's a range of salads, fish and meat dishes as well.
Clean rooms with good private bathrooms and a nice view. Breakfast is served in your room and included in the price.
Here you not only stay in a monumental building, but you'll feel you've stepped back in time. Rooms are simple but have lots of antique furniture and decorations, the beds are traditional closet-style beds.
A bike ride out of town, this camping is a good place for nature lovers. There's no electricity or luxury facilities.
The village itself is small and best explored on foot. A bike tour is a good way to explore both the town and its direct surrounding. To rent one, go to
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