Hoorn Attractions

 
Hoorn lies in a bay on the IJsselmeer. Formerly the chief town of West Friesland, it is now an important market for livestock and cheese and the main center of an extensive farming region. It has foodstuffs, metal-processing and woodworking industries; but tourism is now also making a significant contribution to the town's economy, for Hoorn has two yacht harbors and with its fine 17th century gabled houses it is a very attractive town.

Hoorn was founded in the 14th century as a trading settlement and received its municipal charter in 1356. Its heyday was in the 16th century, when it was the leading port in the Zuiderzee.

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The Heritage Museum of Enkhuizen.Enkhuizen, Hoorn
Kasteel Radboud reflecting in water in Medemblik.Kasteel Radboud, Medemblik
Old houses along the water in Enkhuizen.Enkhuizen, Hoorn
Radboud Castle at Medemblik.Kasteel Radboud, Medemblik
Dromedaris Tower in Enkhuizen.Dromedaris Tower, Enkhuizen
Lift bridge in Enkhuizen.Harbor, Enkhuizen
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