ancient excise house the port enkhuizen

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Ancient excise house on the port of Enkhuizen

Netherlands, province of North Holland, city, small town Enkhuizen: on the street, at the harbor, on the waterfront of Wierdijk, on the waterfront of the outer harbor is the former excavation house, excise house. This small building, cottage, building is rectangular and has glazed tiles. At the corner ends are hard stones balls. This property was built in the late sixteenth, 16th century, as an office for civil servants, who were responsible for collecting excise duties on imported goods. It has a simple crown list and is a landmark, cultural heritage site, national monument and tourist attraction. On the quays are boats, sailing ships and yachts for anchor. Water sports, water recreation is an important tourist attraction of this tourist resort.