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    November 1, 2019

    Battle of Alkmaar in 1573

    In 1254 Alkmaar was granted city charter by the Dutch Earl Wilhelm II. But as early as the 11th century, a settlement of traders and peasants was built around a church that belonged to the parish of Heiloo.
    The city became the symbol of the Dutch freedom struggle in 1573 and received its motto: "The Victorious", which also appears as a symbol of arms. When, in the 80 years of war, the Spaniards had taken Haarlem after a difficult struggle, they advanced to Alkmaar and besieged the city. But by the courage of the defenders of the city, the fighting fatigues of the besiegers and through
     The besiegers had to give up tactical flooding of the surrounding polders on October 8, 1573. Similar to Leiden this day is still celebrated every year.

    de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkmaar

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      November 1, 2019

      Alkmaar (German Alkmar) is a city in the province of North Holland, Netherlands. It also includes Oudorp in the north and half of the village Koedijk (see also Langedijk). The population was on January 31, 2019 at 108,582.

      geography

      Alkmaar lies between the North Sea and the IJsselmeer, about 50 kilometers northwest of Amsterdam. The total area of the municipality is 31.2 km ².

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        May 29, 2022

        Alkmaar is known as the cheese city of the Netherlands, but that title only covers part of what the charming city in the province of North Holland has to offer. In Alkmaar you will also find a wonderful, historic center with numerous monuments, nice shopping streets and countless cozy terrace cafés, pubs and restaurants in all price ranges.

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