Towns near Amsterdam worth visiting

Towns near Amsterdam worth visiting

Whereas Amsterdam is the biggest and most beautiful example of a historic, 17th century city, it certainly is not the only town worth visiting.
Nearby are various bigger and smaller towns, with historic centers, that are worth visiting. Each have their own character and special attractions. Often (but not always!) they are less touristy, and they show you more of the 'real' Holland.

On this page is list of these towns. We'll keep adding more nice towns, after we investigated them.

Towns near Amsterdam worth visiting
Tower

Tower 'Waagtoren' in Alkmaar

Harbour of Marken

Harbour of Marken

Teylersmuseum in Haarlem

Teylersmuseum in Haarlem

Traditional wooden houses on Marken

Traditional wooden houses on Marken

Towns near Amsterdam worth visiting