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The Koemarkt was the best-known market in Purmerend. This was because of its size, history and because it was still held here every Tuesday until recently.
The last market took place in 2001. Due to the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, no livestock markets were allowed to be held outdoors from then on.
Purmerend's Koemarkt can boast many years of tradition. It first took place in 1572. To grow over the centuries into one of the largest cattle markets in the Netherlands. Between 1950 and 1980 were the heyday of the Koemarkt in Purmerend. On every Tuesday it was market and the square was populated by about a thousand cows and 4,000 sheep.
At the Koemarkt, various elements and structures remind...
The last market took place in 2001. Due to the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, no livestock markets were allowed to be held outdoors from then on.
Purmerend's Koemarkt can boast many years of tradition. It first took place in 1572. To grow over the centuries into one of the largest cattle markets in the Netherlands. Between 1950 and 1980 were the heyday of the Koemarkt in Purmerend. On every Tuesday it was market and the square was populated by about a thousand cows and 4,000 sheep.
On the Koemarkt, various elements and structures are reminiscent of the former cattle markets. These include the old Market Master's House, nostalgic (beer) pubs and Hans Kuyper's iconic artwork. In addition, since 2020, you will find a beautiful event location here; the Markthal Purmerend. The name and look of the building are an ode to Purmerend's historical function as a market town.
Want to know what that was like? Watch the video in the menu. After watching the video, continue the route left along the koemarkt and walk back to the starting point of this tour in the koestraat.
