Aalsmeer, farm village in the Netherlands
Description
Aalsmeer is a municipality in North Holland, situated directly southwest of Amsterdam. The area spans multiple neighborhoods connected by waterways, with flat terrain typical of the regional polder landscape.
History
Aalsmeer developed from a fishing settlement in the 17th century along local waterways. The rise of flower trading infrastructure in the 20th century became the defining economic force that shaped the community.
Practical
The municipality is well connected by train and bus routes, making it easy to reach from Amsterdam. Visitors should know that cycling infrastructure is excellent here, and the flat terrain makes it ideal for exploring by bike.
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Water tower in Aalsmeer
1.1 km
Aviodome
4.7 km
Fort bij Kudelstaart
1.8 km
Fort near Hoofddorp
6.8 km
Schiphol Building
4.6 km
Schouwburg De Meerse
6.1 km
Fort near De Kwakel
3.5 km
Museum CRASH '40-'45
1.9 kmCalslagen
4 km
Fort aan de Drecht
5.3 km
De Eersteling
6.7 km
Fort bij Aalsmeer
2 km
Hoofdvaartkerk (Hoofddorp)
6.6 km
Historische Tuin Aalsmeer
1.1 km
Polderhuis (Hoofddorp)
6.6 km
Battery on Sloterweg
4.7 km
Aalsmeerderbrug
1.3 km
Stommeermolen
890 m
De Zwarte Ruiter
3.8 km
Marktzicht
6.6 km
Vrouwenakker bridge
4.2 km
Het Cultuurgebouw
6.1 km
Sint-Johannes Geboortekerk
3.5 km
Kick Pruijs Bridge
3.7 km
Oude Raadhuis
6.7 km
Marktpleinkerk
6.6 km
De Leeuw
1.2 km
Halte Aalsmeer Oost
2.4 km
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