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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HoornHoorn - Wikipedia

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   Hoorn ( Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦoːr (ə)n] ⓘ) is a city and municipality in the northwest of the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. It is the largest town and the traditional capital of the region of West Friesland. [5] Hoorn is located on the Markermeer, 20 kilometers (12 mi) east of Alkmaar and 35 kilometers (22 mi) north of ...

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   Hoorn, gemeente (municipality), northwestern Netherlands, on the IJsselmeer (lake). Founded about 1300 and chartered in 1357, it was the capital of medieval West Friesland. Its horn-shaped harbour (for which it is named) was one of the principal ports of the Netherlands until the Zuiderzee silted.

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   Where is Hoorn located?

   • Hoorn is located on the Markermeer, 20 kilometers (12 mi) east of Alkmaar and 35 kilometers (22 mi) north of Amsterdam. The municipality has just over 73,000 inhabitants and a land area of 20.38 km 2 (7.87 sq mi), making it the third most densely populated municipality in North Holland after Haarlem and Amsterdam.

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   When did Hoorn become a city?

   • The town officially became a city in 1357, when Hoorn was awarded city rights by William V, Count of Holland, after a lump sum payment of 1,550 schilden. [a] Hoorn rapidly grew to become a major port city and a prosperous center of trade, which flourished during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, also known as the Dutch Golden Age.

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   What is Hoorn known for?

   • Hoorn is now a market centre for vegetables and dairy products; other economic activities include fishing, recreation (especially water sports), and tourism, as well as some manufacturing. Two medieval churches survive, the Gothic North Church (Noorderkerk) and the East Church (Oosterkerk).

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   How did Hoorn get its name?

   • The name comes from a darker chapter of Hoorn’s history. This is where people convicted by the city court would be punished — an activity that often involves cutting limbs or other terrifying methods. Now, there’s a red brick replica in the square, but part of the real deal is still in the Westfries Museum.

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4. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › HoornHoorn – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Hoorn is an old city in the Dutch province of North-Holland. Hoorn is well known in the Netherlands for its rich history. Many of the houses in the historical city centre date back to the 17th and 18th centuries, especially in the area north of the harbour.

5. www.wanderlustingk.com › travel-blog › hoornA day trip guide to Hoorn, the Netherlands & the best things ...

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   Apr 20, 2019 · Hoorn is a beautiful Dutch city that is an easy day trip from Amsterdam that is widely considered one of the cutest cities in Holland. The train between Amsterdam and Hoorn takes only thirty minutes. This guide to Hoorn will focus on historical aspects of Hoorn and things to do in Hoorn. Why visit Hoorn? Things to do in Hoorn.

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   Official website. Hoorn is a municipality in the Dutch province of North Holland. In 2019, 73,004 people lived there. Categories: Cities in North Holland. Municipalities of North Holland.

7. dutchreview.com › traveling › citiesA guide to Hoorn: the perfect day trip from Amsterdam

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   Apr 5, 2023 · Hoorn is a hidden gem only 30 minutes from Amsterdam! A must-visit for a unique mix of rich history, culture, and beautiful views.

8. nl.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hoorn_(Noord-Holland)Hoorn (Noord-Holland) - Wikipedia

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   Hoorn ( uitspraak ⓘ) is een stad en gemeente in de regio West-Friesland, in de Nederlandse provincie Noord-Holland . De gemeente ligt via het Hoornse Hop aan het Markermeer. Op 1 januari 2024 woonden er 75.621 mensen (bron: CBS ). De gemeente Hoorn heeft een oppervlakte van 52,49 km², waarvan 32,62 km² water.