Purmerend, Market town in North Holland, Netherlands
Purmerend is a town in North Holland situated within a network of polders including Purmer, Beemster, and Wormer. Three railway stations link the municipality to Amsterdam and surrounding areas.
The town developed after 1410 when banker Willem Eggert received permission to build Slot Purmerstein castle, leading to city rights granted in 1434. Draining Beemster and Purmer lakes in the early 1600s transformed it from a fishing community into an agricultural hub.
The Purmerends Museum occupies the former town hall and displays local pottery alongside works by graphic artist Jac Jongert. These collections reflect the town's craft heritage and artistic development over time.
Rail connections are strong with three stations offering regular service to Amsterdam, making travel straightforward. The areas near the stations are good starting points for exploring the town and its surroundings.
The drainage of two major lakes in 1612 and 1622 was a remarkable engineering feat that completely reshaped the landscape. These projects created vast areas of new fertile land and made the town a center for agricultural advancement.
Location: Purmerend
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
GPS coordinates: 52.50500,4.96389
Latest update: December 13, 2025 06:30
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