Warmond facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Warmond
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Former Warmond Town Hall
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 Warmond
Location in South Holland
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | South Holland | ||
| Municipality | Teylingen | ||
| Population
(1 January 2021)
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5,020 | ||
Warmond is a charming village in the western part of the Netherlands. It is located north of Leiden in the province of South Holland. Warmond used to be its own municipality, but it joined with Sassenheim and Voorhout to form the Teylingen municipality on January 1, 2006.
This village is part of an area known as the "Dune and Bulb Region." This region is famous for its beautiful flower fields. Warmond is also known for being a wealthy area.
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Exploring Warmond's Waterways
Warmond is located right on a system of lakes called Kagerplassen. This makes it a very popular spot for fun water activities. You can find many marinas here, which are like parking lots for boats.
Fun on the Kagerplassen Lakes
Because of the lakes, Warmond is a great place for boating. People also enjoy other water sports here. It's a perfect spot for anyone who loves being on the water.
Historic Buildings and Events
Warmond has some interesting old buildings and a bit of history. These places tell stories about the village's past.
Huys te Warmond: An Old Mansion
North of the village, you can find an 18th-century mansion. It is called "Huys te Warmond" which means "House at Warmond." This grand house is a beautiful example of old architecture.
The Major Seminary: A School for Priests
In 1799, a special school called the Major Seminary, Warmond was started here. It was located in a building that used to be a French boarding school. This seminary trained people to become priests until 1967. A very rare Dutch-French dictionary, the Naembouck, was found in its library.
Netherlands' First Railway Accident
Warmond was also the site of an important historical event. The very first railway accident in the Netherlands happened near Warmond. This event occurred on March 10, 1843.
Famous People from Warmond
Many interesting people have lived in or had a connection to Warmond. Some of them are famous artists and scientists.
Artists and Writers
The famous Dutch painter Jan Steen lived in Warmond for a short time. You can still visit his house today. Another well-known Dutch author, Maarten 't Hart, also lives in Warmond. He often uses the village and its people as ideas for his books.
The Father of Microbiology
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is a very important scientist. He is often called "the Father of Microbiology." He was one of the first people to study tiny living things, like bacteria. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek went to school in Warmond. The film comedian Truus van Aalten also lived in Warmond.
Images for kids
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Warmond, restaurant in monumental house
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Huys te Warmond.
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Windmill: de Broekdijkmolen
