Purmerend
Purmerend is a city and municipality in the province of North Holland, Netherlands. It is located in the heart of the Beemster region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its reclaimed polder landscape. Historically, Purmerend developed as a market town and fishing village. Its strategic location, situated on the Beemster lake, facilitated its growth as a trading center. The city's name is believed to derive from "purmer," meaning a body of water, and "end," meaning a place or settlement.
In the 17th century, Purmerend experienced significant development, largely due to the draining of the Beemster