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Bergen is the second largest city in Netherland and is located in the province of North Holland. This town of approximately 31,300 inhabitants is a popular destination owing to a long coastline and sandy beaches.
The best time to visit Bergen is during summer; the average temperature in July and August is 21°C. Rainfall is uniformly spread throughout the year.
The town of Bergen came up around a chapel built here during the medieval ages. Stories of miracles in this area positioned it as a popular pilgrimage; religious processions through the town have been a feature for centuries and continue till date.
The region is made up of small seaside villages along the coast; in the north, the topography of the town consists of some of the highest and widest dunes of the country.
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