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With a history dating back to 1365, the Alkmaar Cheese Market is one of the most popular markets in the Netherlands and famous for its artisan cheesemakers. The market is located in Alkmaar on the Waagplein and opens on Fridays from the last weekend in March through the end of September each year. People can visit the market between 10 am and 1 pm. During the height of summer, an evening Cheese Market is also held on Tuesdays. The market hasn't ceased since the official founding in 1622.

Visitors to the Alkmaar Cheese Market can also visit The Dutch Cheese Museum, which was founded in 1983 and features exhibits on the history of the cheese trade, cheese making, and dairy farming. There is also a portrait collection displayed as well as some historical artifacts. Alkmaar is also home to many other cultural attractions such as a beer museum, history museum, and Beatles Museum.

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