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Bergen

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Bergen: Where is, history and other tourist information to visit this place.



Tourist Guide Bergen

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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