A motor boat leaving the quaint village and port of Marken, North Holland


Marken was separated from the mainland in the 13th century by a storm. There then followed centuries of isolation for the population, who earned their daily bread by fishing. Marken was only connected to the mainland in 1957 by building an embankment, and has been a peninsula since then. Nonetheless, Marken has still kept its authentic character and the residents cherish their traditions.


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Location: Marken, Netherlands
Photo credit: © jbdodane / Alamy / Afripics
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