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| Vakantie in Nederland aan het IJsselmeer vlakbij De Rijp. |
"The best village of Holland", that's what Jan Adriaanszoon Leeghwater called his village. Who enters De Rijp via the Beemsterbrug, gets the feeling you're going back in history. Nicely restored houses, often inhabited by brokers, welcomes you in "Het Raadhuis", dated 1630, which provides the view on the Kleine Dam. It's designed by Leeghwater. In the village about a hundred monuments can be found. In museum "Het Houten Huis" various nostalgic things can be seen. Under the town hall is De Waag, with the original Jan van der Heyden fire-spout, one of three the village ever owned. The Grote Kerk along the Grote Dam is famouse because of its 23 fire-painted windows, dated 1656 and 1657. In the summer the church is open to public and guide can inform you extensively. Also a visit to the gallery and garden of Nic Jonk is worth a visit. |
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