Monnickendam The Essential This small pleasure port was once famous for its eel trade. Here you can try smoked herring, as is the case in several ports on the IJsselmeer. The town is dominated by the Speeltoren, a 16C brick tower with a carillon that plays out of tune! ©AGE/PhotononstopMonnickendam Advertising Advertising Discover the destination Monnickendam Marken Discover the destination Broek in Waterland Discover the destination Monnickendam: See all cities Must see Michelin's recommendations for Monnickendam Village houses Village houses Marken 0:15 Marker Museum Marker Museum Marken 1:00 Wooden houses Wooden houses Broek in Waterland 0:15 Monnickendam Town Hall Monnickendam Town Hall Monnickendam 0:15 Broek in Waterland Church Broek in Waterland Church Broek in Waterland 0:15 Napoleonhuisje Napoleonhuisje Broek in Waterland 0:15