Medemblik

(population: 8,037 in 2004) is a town in the north-western Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. The municipality covers an area of 107.96 km² (of which 100.65 km² water).

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It received city rights in 1289. There is a historical railway between Medemblik and Hoorn.

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During summer ferries for pedestrians and cyclists operate between Enkhuizen and Medemblik.

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The centre of the town has extensive harbour moorings for yachts and motor cruisers.

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Netherlands: The Netherlands (Dutch: Nederland; IPA pronunciation: /"ne:d?rlant/) is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands that is formed by the Netherlands, the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba.(Dutch: Koninkrijk der Nederlanden). The Netherlands is a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional m...

City rights: Redirect town privileges...

1289: For broader historical context, see 1280s and 13th century....