title: Tuitjenhorn
text: # Tuitjenhorn
  
  Tuitjenhorn (West Frisian: Tutinghorn) is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Schagen. Tuitjenhorn was the main village of the former Harenkarspel municipality. Tuitjenhorn lies about 9 km northwest of Heerhugowaard.
  
  The village was first mentioned between 1280 and 1287 as "van tutinghehorne". The etymology is unclear. Tuitjenhorn is a dike village. The Catholic St Jacobus de Meerdere Church is a basilica-like church built between 1857 and 1859 and has been built around a tower from 1810.
  
  ## Famous Tuitjenhorners
  
  * Gerard Kuiper, Dutch/American astronomer
  * Daniella van Graas, Dutch fashion model and actress
  * Celeste Plak, Dutch volleyball player
  * Femke Meines, Dutch singer
  
  ## Gallery
  
  * Farm in Tuitjenhorn
  * Windmill of Piet (folly which serves as landmark in the local "Van Blanckendaell Park" zoo)
  