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It is still possible to see some of the old fashioned sailing boats in the harbour and sometimes out on the Meer
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Marken is a former island now connected to the mainland by a causeway. A ferry runs from here to Volendam. Its main attraction is the traditional Dutch houses in this little town
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Marken is not far from Amsterdam, in the Ijsselmeer, an island now joined to the mainland by a land bridge. It still has many wooden houses, and you can still see people wearing local costume, not......
Marken is a small fishing village about 10 miles from Amsterdam. There is not a lot to do here which is it's charm the fact that it is not as touristy as say Volendam.
One monday in june 2003, my husband and I waved our kids goodbye, since they were going on a schooltrip the whole day. Once the bus had turned around the corner, we realised we had a whole day ahead...
I visited Marken from Amsterdam, and very much enjoyed the quiet countryside atmosphere it had, along with the seaside town feel to it. It's a nice place to visit when one's already been to Amsterdam...
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