The Port of Vollendam Netherlands - Berthe J.

Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 19 cm X 33 cm. Signed at top left berthe j. - 67 (1967) Entrance to the port of volendam netherlands 1967. Berthe j. Very close to amsterdam, located on lake ijsselmeer, you will find the old fishing village of volendam. It is known for its pretty port, fishing trade, authentic dutch character, and traditional costumes. The historic village is located on the shores of lake markermeer, and once had direct access to the north sea via the zuiderzee sea. Due to its good location near the water, many fishermen settled in the village. Compared to other parts of the netherlands, volendam has many catholic residents who differ from other dutch people not only because of their beliefs, but because of their typical costumes and their own dialect, volendams. Volendam is also known throughout holland for its people's love of music: several famous musicians who have left their mark with their own style of music, the palingsound (see "eel sound", come from volendam. By the way, if you visit volendam, consider a smoked eel sandwich!.

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