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This picture shows a typical view of the old centre
of Schagen. The church is build on a mound and can only be reached by steps. It is strange that, in such a flat landscape, the
centre of Schagen is built on a sort of levels; the right side of the street
Gedempte Gracht is (counted from the market) devided in three levels; two are
visible in the street, but, when you enter the Ice-bar Piccobello and go to
the toilets, you have to climb 5 steps and, surprise, it brings you to an
outside terrace! And further down the street going to the left, you go down a
few levels. The enormous hight of the churches, by the way also
in other places in the northern part of this province, is striking. You can visit the Catholic Church at the beginning
of the Molenstraat most of the time and otherwise the Chapel Maria-Kapel,
which is very cosy with beautifully
stained windows. It has a glass wall through which you can peep into the
church. Going to the right before the church, you reach the
street Laan, with nice houses and an inner park. A little further along the
road from the church you’ll find on your left hand a flower shop with
exclusive creations, Buisman’s
Bloemendecoratie. Schagen is famous for it’s Thursday-markets, West
Friese Folklore, starting in July. During the months of July and August there
are several other special events. The museums near the Dutch Tourist Office VVV are housed
in towers, which means climbing! The VVV as well as these towers are located
on a beautiful square where the castle Slot Schagen used to be. You can visit
the farm-museum Museumboerderij Vreeburg. Museumboerderij Vreeburg: Loet 14, open April 11th
until October 25th from Wednesday to Sunday from 13.30 -16.30 hrs.
and on Sunday only during the first of July to the first of September. Groups
can always make an appointment by telephone. |
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