4th destination: IJMUIDEN, where Jeef, our 4th addressee, lives.
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| Revitalisering Middenhavengebied IJmuiden MV |
WHERE IS IJMUIDEN?
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| Location of Holland. Wikipedia |
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| Location of IJMUiden. Wikipedia |
IJmuiden is a port
city in the Dutch province of North Holland and is the main town in the
municipality of Velsen. It is located at the mouth of the North Sea Canal to
Amsterdam. The IJmuiden name literally means “mouth of the IJ”, which indicates
the importance the town has for the Amsterdam harbour. Over 40,000 people live
in this city.
IJMUIDEN IS FAMOUS FOR...
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| North Sea Canal's wide mouth. Wikipedia |
IJmuiden is
considered to be North Holland's gateway to the North Sea and it's at the head
of a canal that leads directly to Amsterdam. The area is also popular for its
beaches, sand dunes and pretty scenery, as well as for other maritime
attractions such as the country’s biggest fish market.
PLACES TO VISIT
City Hall
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| Velsen Town Hall. Archello.com |
IJmuiden's city hall was designed by renowned architect W.M. Dudok. It was heavily damaged in WWII and was not completely reconstructed until 1965. In 1992 an extension as added to the City Hall.
The Lower Lighthouse
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| IJMuiden Tower Lighthouse. Thionkstock. |
The Lower Lighthouse is located close to the Northsea canal entrance. It dates from 1878.
IJMuiden Bunker Museum
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| IJMuiden Bunker Museum. Zoover |
The Bunker Museum allows you to walk through the wooden trenches as you discover the various bunkers. Some of these bunkers have been made into exhibitions, showing what life was like during one of the most dramatic events in world history.
South Beach
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| IJMuiden Beach. I am Visiting Amsterdam |
IJmuiden's South Beach is divided into 4 zones: 2 for sunbathing and swimming and 2 for other activities. it's common to see surfers enjoying the waves.
LIFESTYLE
IJmuiden is a place of sea-lovers! Being situated on the coast, it is a popular spot for water sports. Here you have a video about IJmuiden bunkers and the beautiful coastal area surrounding them:
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