Discover the history of Purmerend, a charming trading town in the north of the Netherlands. Your journey begins near the striking Purmerend Town Hall, an architectural gem from 1912. Here, you'll learn about the city's prosperous trading past.
You'll encounter some challenging Dutch street and historical place names, all steeped in rich history. You'll hear fascinating tales about the origins of this town and learn about the workings of the historic swine market and butter market.
You'll visit the birthplace of Purmerend's most significant market, the swine market, and learn how it became successful. At the butter market, you'll discover how agriculture became the heart of the town's economic activity.
