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Hoorn
Hoorn is an old city in the Dutch province of North-Holland.
Culture and History
In late medieval times, Hoorn became rich through sea trade and fishing, making possible the construction of many of the picturesque buildings that can be seen today. Its maritime past is also reflected in the fact that Cape Horn is named after it.
Travel to Hoorn & Visa Requirements
By car
From Amsterdam or Schiphol Airport, Hoorn can be reached by taking the A10, the A8 and then the A7.
By train
Direct train services connect Hoorn with both Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport. In both cases the journey will take about 45 minutes.
Tours & Getting around Hoorn
Hoorn attractions and sightseeing
Hoorn's compact medieval centre is home to too many beautiful late medieval buildings to mention. Within walking distance of each other you can find:
- Main Tower, 2 Hoofd. Beautiful tower with clock, from the 1530s
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This page was last edited at 23:56, on 4 March 2008 by David. Based on work by Anonymous user(s) of Wikitravel.
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