Where is the city of Alkmaar in the Netherlands?
Alkmaar [ˈɑl(ə)kmaːr] ( listen) is a city and municipality in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland.
How many rijksmonuments are there in Alkmaar?
Alkmaar has 399 registered rijksmonuments, of which most are situated along the city’s old canals. Alkmaar has two large theatres and a big cinema (which was originally two cinemas). A red light district is situated at the Achterdam, and Alkmaar has a nightlife scene as well which takes place in the pubs in front of the cheesemarket.
Is the village of De Rijp part of Alkmaar?
The historical village of De Rijp is thus since a part of Alkmaar. These once separate villages are now all linked together by the suburban sprawl of buildings that arose between the late 1970s and early 1990s. During this time, the population of Alkmaar almost doubled.
When was the North Holland Canal in Alkmaar built?
The North Holland Canal, opened in 1824, was dug through Alkmaar. In 1865 and 1867 the railways between Alkmaar and Den Helder and between Alkmaar and Haarlem were built respectively. In the second half of the 20th century, Alkmaar expanded quickly with development of new neighbourhoods.
How many seats are in the Alkmaar municipal council?
These once separate villages are now all linked together by the suburban sprawl of buildings that arose between the late 1970s and early 1990s. During this time, the population of Alkmaar almost doubled. The municipal council of Alkmaar consists of 39 seats, which are divided as follows after the 2018 elections:
What are the names of the railway stations in Alkmaar?
Alkmaar has two railway stations: The waterway Noordhollandsch Kanaal, which opened in 1824, runs through Alkmaar. As of 2017 . it can be crossed (among other ways) using two of the five operating vlotbruggen, Koedijkervlotbrug and Rekervlotbrug.