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In 1881, my wife Aaltje and I founded this hotel and tried to get painters from far and wide to come here.
So we hung the painting 'Artist come binne' in front of the door to bring in the painters. And we succeeded! For years, we have had artists from truly every continent visiting us. Because this fishing village with its narrow streets, beautiful light and fishermen in traditional costumes had a great attraction for the artists.
Many painters had such a good time with us that they gave a work of art as a gift. Or they paid with it, which was also possible. The collection now consists of 1,400 artworks. Even now, you can see some of these works hanging on the wall in the hotel. During this walk, you will come across the spots from different artworks. And afterwards, you will have plenty of time to walk around my hotel and take a look at some of the artworks with your own eyes.
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So we hung the painting 'Artist come binne' in front of the door to bring in the painters. And we succeeded! For years, we have had artists from truly every continent visiting us. Because this fishing village with its narrow streets, beautiful light and fishermen in traditional costumes had a great attraction for the artists.
Many painters had such a good time with us that they gave a work of art as a gift. Or they paid with it, which was also possible. The collection now consists of 1,400 artworks. Even now, you can see some of these works hanging on the wall in the hotel. During this walk, you will come across the spots from different artworks. And afterwards, you will have plenty of time to walk around my hotel and take a look at some of the artworks with your own eyes.
Continue the tour by walking from the lobby at the back of the hotel into the car park. Walk through to the water and stand with your back to the IJsselmeer.
