North Holland
North Holland is a province situated on the North Sea in the northwest part of the Netherlands and the main city is Amsterdam. We visited the towns of Marken, and Volendam in 2009.
The scenic village of Marken is in the Waterland Region of North Holland. It is known for its characteristic wooden houses and traditional costumes.
The village of Volendam is well known for its old fishing boats and the traditional clothing still worn by some residents. The women's costume with its high, pointed bonnet is emblematic of Holland. During our visit we went to a creamery where they made local cheese,
Read MoreThe scenic village of Marken is in the Waterland Region of North Holland. It is known for its characteristic wooden houses and traditional costumes.
The village of Volendam is well known for its old fishing boats and the traditional clothing still worn by some residents. The women's costume with its high, pointed bonnet is emblematic of Holland. During our visit we went to a creamery where they made local cheese,
