Egmond Binnen

The Egmond Abbey, founded in the 10th century, became the most important cultural center of medieval Holland. The abbey was protected by the House of Egmond, which eventually became a powerful noble family.

The three towns of Egmond have been mentioned since the 10th century as well. Both the Egmond Abbey and Castle of Egmond in Egmond aan den Hoef were destroyed in 1573 on order of William the Silent during the Dutch Revolt.

Egmond Binnen is the furthest inland, surrounded in spring by colourful fields of bulbs in bloom. 
The centre has modern shopping facilities as well as historical aspects such as Adelbertusakker, a field going back to the 9th century where the Christianisation of Europe began, and the abbey. The later was laid waste in the 16th century and rebuilt centuries later. Benedictine monks still live in the abbey. Lioba monastery which lies beyond it is still functioning.