Hoorn is an old city in the Dutch province of North-Holland.
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.
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
- East Church, 60 Grote Oost.
- East Gate, 41 Kleine Oost. In rich manierist style, from the 1570s
- Former City Hall, 23 Nieuwstraat. From 1613
- Westfries Museum, Roode Steen 1, +31 229 280022. M-F 11AM-5PM, Sa-Su 1PM-5PM. €5.
- Museum of the Twentieth Century, Bierkade 4, +31 229 214 001. Tu-F 10AM-5PM, Sa-SU noon-5PM, M closed. €4,50.
Main Tower, 2 Hoofd. Beautiful tower with clock, from the 1530s
East Church, 60 Grote Oost.
East Gate, 41 Kleine Oost. In rich manierist style, from the 1570s
Former City Hall, 23 Nieuwstraat. From 1613
Westfries Museum, Roode Steen 1, +31 229 280022. M-F 11AM-5PM, Sa-Su 1PM-5PM. €5.
Museum of the Twentieth Century, Bierkade 4, +31 229 214 001. Tu-F 10AM-5PM, Sa-SU noon-5PM, M closed. €4,50.
- Take the steam tram to Medemblik, 8 Van Dedemstraat, +31 229-214862.
Take the steam tram to Medemblik, 8 Van Dedemstraat, +31 229-214862.
About 15 km east of Hoorn lies the equally picturesque city of Enkhuizen. A little further to the north is Medemblik.