Monnickendam in Waterland, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

“De Vergulde Eenhoorn”
⎯⎯⎯
“The Gilded Unicorn”

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2025

1. “De Vergulde Eenhoorn” / “The Gilded Unicorn” Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Herberg met uitspanning
”De Vergulde Eenhoorn”
van 1695 tot 1746

Verbouwd tot één woonhuispand in 1746. Verruild voor de opstallen van Noordeinde 4 in 1814 en sindsdien ”Stadhuis”.

(English translation:)
Inn and restaurant De Vergulde Eenhoorn (“The Gilded Unicorn”) from 1695 to 1746.

Converted into a single house in 1746. Exchanged for the buildings at Noordeinde 4 in 1814 and has served as the "Town Hall" ever since.

Erected by the ANWB.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1695.

Location. 52° 27.569′ N, 5° 2.131′ E. Marker is in Monnickendam, Noord-Holland (North Holland), in Waterland. It is on Noordeinde north of Kerkstraat, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Noordeinde 5, Monnickendam, Noord-Holland 1141 AM, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Speeltoren / Bell Tower (a few steps from this marker); Andries Witmond

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Philip Benjamin Witmond (within shouting distance of this marker); Monnickendam Jewish Deportation Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); R.K. Parochiekerk H.H. Nicolaas en Antonius / Sts. Nicholas and Anthony Parish Church (within shouting distance of this marker); B.A.A. Smeeman (within shouting distance of this marker); Doopsgezinde Vermaning / Mennonite Meeting House (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Leo Hordijk Memorial (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monnickendam.

The “De Vergulde Eenhoorn” / “The Gilded Unicorn” building and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2025

2. The “De Vergulde Eenhoorn” / “The Gilded Unicorn” building and marker

The marker is (barely) visible here on the far corner of the building.

“De Vergulde Eenhoorn” / “The Gilded Unicorn” - entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2025

3. “De Vergulde Eenhoorn” / “The Gilded Unicorn” - entrance

“De Vergulde Eenhoorn” / “The Gilded Unicorn” stair railing image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2025

4. “De Vergulde Eenhoorn” / “The Gilded Unicorn” stair railing

Be nice to the railing. Or else.

“De Vergulde Eenhoorn” as Gemeente Huis (Town Hall) image. Click for full size.

circa 1923

5. “De Vergulde Eenhoorn” as Gemeente Huis (Town Hall)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 24 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 26, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

“De Vergulde Eenhoorn”⎯⎯⎯“The Gilded Unicorn”

“De Vergulde Eenhoorn”
⎯⎯⎯
“The Gilded Unicorn”