Published: June 14th 2005May 4th 2005
We're in town!
Edam known today for its tasty cheese.
After spending a few hours in Edam, it was back to Amsterdam for the afternoon and The National Rememberance Ceremony.
The National Rememberance Ceremony took place at the National Monument on Dam Square at 8p.m. The square was closed for daily traffic from 4p.m. on.
A few minutes before 8p.m., HM Queen Beatrix laid a wreath at the foot of the National Monument. At 8p.m. sharp, two minutes of silence were observed by more than 20,000 people who had gathered on Dam Square, a very impressive moment. The two minutes of silence were observed throughout the Netherlands.
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Two incurable gadabouts, Al & Holly, World Travelers, live in the Northern California Gold Country not far from Lake Tahoe, USA. We speak English, Spanish, Italian (parlo certo italiano) and some French (Je parle du français). My wife Holly and I are into travel, art, history, culture, opera, fine dining, meeting new and interesting travelers, visiting exciting new places and enjoy Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
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The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized natio...more info
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Edam Carillon
They play a short melody every quarter hour.
Cheese Weigh House
Dates from 1778.
Cheese Weigh House
Go inside and taste some of the cheese for which Edam is world famous.
Edam Canal View
Just to the right of the Cheese Weigh House.
Edam Canal
View of the Dam from the Spui Bridge.
Dam Square
With Carillon Tower in background.
Town Hall
The Town Hall was built in 1737.
Edam's Oldest Brick House
Built in or around 1530 as a private house and was furnished as a museum in 1895.
Edam Step Gables
Imposing step gables on the corner of Breesstraat.
National Monument
At Dam Square, Amsterdam built in 1956 to honor victims of WWII.
Rememberance Day
Honoring WWII Victims. Wreaths were laid by many, including HM Queen Beatrix.
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