Dutch term – Kaasmarkt

A kaasmarkt is a cheese market. Many towns in the west of the Netherlands are famous for their cheese, like Gouda and Edam. These towns have their own cheese markets, though the most famous cheese market is in Alkmaar.

Men carrying cheese

Cheese market in Alkmaar. Credits: Collection Nationaal Archief.

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