This statue is Skipper Willem IJsbrandtszoon Bontekoe. The statue stands in the old harbour of Hoorn. Bontekoe (1587-1657) lived in Hoorn and he is
Blue sky in Hoorn
Beautiful blue sky in Hoorn, view of the historic harbor of Hoorn. This picture has been taken from the Oostereiland. The Oostereiland has a rich
Bossu- Houses
Bossu-houses in Hoorn with fantastic pictures on these houses at the Slapershaven in Hoorn. The Bossu Houses are three adjoining houses. The gable
Winter walk
We had another nice city walk. With two adults and a 6 year old girl we walked through the historic city of Hoorn. The family has just come to live in
The Ship-boys of Bontekoe
The Ship-boys of Bontekoe. Inspired by the ship's newsreel of skipper Willem IJsbrantsz Bontekoe, about a sea voyage made in the Golden Age. Johan
Monumental Gate
On the photo the fence of the Westfries Museum. The beautiful monumental gate of this building, which closes the courtyard, dates from 1729.
