Edam, Netherlands

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

You have new messages (last change).

Edam (mun. Edam-Volendam) is a town in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland, some 20 km northeast of Amsterdam.

Historically a chartered town since 1357, thriving on trade and agriculture, it has nevertheless remained relatively small. The town has nowadays grown together with neighbouring Volendam. Its main claim to international fame is Edam cheese.

A lifesize painting of 8 ft. 4 in. Trijntje Keever (1616 - 1633), still hangs in the city hall.

 This North Holland location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Coordinates: 52°31′N 5°03′E

Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org../../../e/d/a/Edam%2C_Netherlands_4c4d.html"