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which had floated to Bergen during the flood. The seawater that penetrated the chest had turned into blood. There is also a second miracle story, thought to have occurred in 1422, whereby hosts turned into blood. On the site where the miracle of Bergen is said to have happened, a chapel was erected.
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Since about 1900, Bergen has been the home of many painters, writers and architects. Some of the work of this "Bergen School" is on exhibit at Museum
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Museumstoomtram Hoorn - Medemblik.
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style. There are regular art fairs in Bergen, as well as an annual music festival (the
Holland Music Sessions in August) and arts festival (the Kunsttiendaagse in October).
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beaches and forests make it a popular destination for tourists. In 2001, the municipality was formed from a merger of the former municipalities of
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List of cities, towns and villages in North
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