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328 within 3 miles

Uit India

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0.2 mi££ - £££ • Indian • Vegetarian friendly • Vegan options

Bistro Heerlijk Nel

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0.2 mi££ - £££ • Dutch • Seafood • International

The Hielander Scottish Restaurant

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0.2 mi££ - £££ • European • British • Scottish

De Vlaminck

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0.2 mi£ • Quick Bites • Belgian • Dutch

De Koffiemolen Alkmaar

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0.2 mi££ - £££ • Dutch • Cafe • European

Abby's Restaurant

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0.2 mi££ - £££ • Dutch • Seafood • European

De Binnenkomer

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477 ft££ - £££ • Dutch • Bar • European

Neder

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0.3 mi££££ • Dutch • Seafood • Healthy

De Buren

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0.2 mi££ - £££ • Dutch • Bar • Seafood

Fernando's Bar Restaurant

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0.2 mi££££ • Italian • French • Seafood

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Grote Sint Laurenskerk

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Kaasmarkt Alkmaar

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0.1 miFlea & Street Markets

Hof Van Sonoy

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518 ftHistoric Sites • Religious Sites

Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar

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0.1 miArt Museums • History Museums

Rijksmonument het Hooge Huys uit 1931

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262 ftArchitectural Buildings

Taqa Theater De Vest

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0.1 miTheatres

Molen van Groot (Piet)

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0.2 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks

de Bibliotheek Kennemerwaard Locatie Alkmaar Centrum

0.1 miHistoric Sites • Architectural Buildings

Dutch Cheese Museum

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0.2 miSpeciality Museums

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Robert O

Rotterdam, The Netherlands5,749 contributions

Festive 19th century facade

Oct 2022

The northeast wing of the building at Langestraat maybe from 1520, but the facade is late 19th century. The tower as well underwent significant changes (the upper part was added). Still overall it is an attractive almost festive building.

Written 21 October 2022

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DrValliappan

Coimbatore, India10,640 contributions

Architecture is beyond imagination

Jun 2019 • Friends

It must date back to 1800s as the Architecture is unique and combines both Dutch (City Hall) combined with Gothic arches and towers (as in Churches). Could not go in due to renovation work, but can go around to appreciate the period of the building and it’s intricate components.

Written 8 June 2019

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Andy B

Norfolk, UK21 contributions

Stunning!

Aug 2019 • Family

Whilst spending a week in North Holland we spent a day in the beautiful city of Alkmaar. A lovely place to wander around, stop for a bite to eat and then wander some more

Written 31 August 2019

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Artur W

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Oct 2023 • Friends

Foreigners are not welcomed by the city authorities - see Pollish supporters coming to enjoy football game competition and treated like a ........

Written 19 October 2023

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Marcin M

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alkmaar vs Legia

Oct 2023 • Family

Very strange and racist hall how I seen ever. Shame. How could they attacked the owner of the club???

Written 24 October 2023

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Common S

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do not visit

Sept 2023 • Friends

Not very friendly populus, not a pleasant experience. Just another small ton with nothing to do, not very sophisticated folks.

Written 20 October 2023

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Petersoon D

Portlaoise, Ireland2 contributions

Disappointing

Oct 2023 • Friends

I am very disappointed with this place. Foreigners are treated very badly. You can feel the smell of discrimination everywhere. Keep away guys from this place. Terrible :(

Written 19 October 2023

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Lucas O

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Tourist are Not Welcome there

Oct 2023 • Family

Very rasist place...tourist are not welcome there...
People very rude...Police absolutely drama..
Very arrogant...with bad attitude...
Highly NOT recommended...

Written 19 October 2023

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Dan W

Portland, OR1,933 contributions

Amazing and Attractive Building

Jul 2019 • Couples

We chose to stay in the countryside not far from Alkmaar. We found it to be a lovely city and enjoyed a walking tour which included a stop at City Hall.. The City Hall is one of the highlights of the architecture of the city with ornate designs and an impressive double staircase. It really stands out among the buildings surrounding it..

Written 13 July 2019

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Austin Jun Fang

Shanghai, China709 contributions

One day trip in Alkmaar.

Nov 2017 • Solo

Alkmaar is quite close to Amsterdam.It takes only 35 minutes to get there by train.The city is very beautiful,quiet,clean and cozy.Nice church,great cheese museum,local library(free WiFi is available in the library).Actually,There is no cheese market in winter.It is open between April and September.I still enjoy everything here.Dutch people are very friendly and helpful.Almost everyone here can speak English.The Dutch kroket in Alkmaar is better than the one in Amsterdam.

Written 30 November 2017

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