Volendam
Volendam, called "the pearl of the Zuiderzee" is a fishing village in Holland.
Volendam's traditional costume is one of best known examples of ancient clothing in the country. The women's costume, with its high-pointed bonnet, is one of the most recognisable of the Dutch traditional costumes.
Volendam
Volendam waterfront
Ornate sailing ship in Volendam harbour
Beautifully decorated Bow of the sailing ship
Volendam Harbour
Life by the harbour
The world's favourite beer
Volendam museum, depicting life in the 19th century, and traditional costumes
Life on a fishing vessel in the 19th century
Traditional Dutch lace bonnets
Teatime in the 19th century
Scale model of a 19th century shipyard
A mosaic of 11 million cigar bands cover the walls and ceiling of this room in Volendam museum.
This is the only room of its kind in the world.
Closeup of cigar bands
A beautiful day in Volendam
Tags: Volendam, Holland, Netherlands, Europe