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OlafS Says: The Utrechtse Poort ('Utrecht gate') dates from 1877. It is the only survivor of two gates that once gave access to the fortress, the other being the former Amsterdamse Poort. It's a nice building, a reminder of the time when utility architecture was still meant to be...
OlafS Says: Grootarsenaal ('great arsenal') is the name of this building from ca. 1688 that lost its military function long ago and now houses a big and expensive furniture shop of Jan de Bouvrie, whose designs are both famous and notorious in the Netherlands, depending on taste.
OlafS Says: The Czech bishop and pedagogue Jan Amos Komensky, a.k.a. Comenius never set a foot in Naarden. But after he died in Amsterdam in 1670 his body was taken to Naarden and buried in this former chapel, which today is known as the Comeniusmausoleum. Next to it is a museum about...
OlafS Says: The town hall is an attractive building dating from 1601 and one of the nicest examples of the Renaissance-style in the Netherlands. Note the unequal stepped gables.
OlafS Says: The Spanish house dates from 1615. It owes its name to its location, as on this place the chapel of the hospital stood, where in 1572 Spanish troops started the massacre of the population of Naarden. The remains of the chapel were later converted into a weighing-house, when...
Grote Kerk ('Great Church') part 1
OlafS Says: The reformed Grote Kerk ('Great Church') until the Reformation was known as St. Vitus, like many churches in this area. The church dates from the 15th century and has unique painted wooden vaults. See the next tip.
Grote Kerk ('Great Church') part 2
OlafS Says: This is one of those cases where you really MUST go inside the church. Yes, there's a fee, but it's worth it.Most of the church is covered by wooden vaults. Although the Reformation took its toll from the interior of this church, the unique paintings on these vaults have...
Roeffie Says: Grote Kerk or St. VituskerkThe ceiling of this church must be beautiful I am told. On the day I was there, there was a service going on so I didn't want to disturd it. Also it must be possible to climb the tower one must have a great view on the fortifications up there. So...
Roeffie Says: VestingsmuseumCollectionArchitectureLocal traditional clothingsArms and warCity and areahistoryUniforms/armory In this underground- openairmuseum you'll find casemates, canoncellars and collection historic artifacts. Displays tell you all about the defence of the...
Roeffie Says: Comenius MuseumCollectionBooks and art of printingCartograficsRelgious art/EducationPaintings (between 1600 and 1850)City and areahistory There is an exhibition about the life of the Tjech 17th century scientist Jan Amos Comenius (1592-1670). The museum also preserves the...
Roeffie Says: Spanish HouseThis house thanks is name of a massacre that occurred here in 1572, when this building was city hall. On decmber 1st of that year 700 inhabitants gathered here to listen to the peace propositions of the Spanish army. As we now know it was a setup of the Spanish...
A nice example of Dutch Renaissance!
Roeffie Says: City HallThe ciyty hall was built in 1601 and is a nice example of Dutch Renaissance.Nowadays the Cityhall is still used for weddings and special occasions. Behind the old cityhall there is a new one. Sadly enough it is not well adapted in the athmosphere of the town.
1 Review and 19 Opinions We arrived from the airport and had booked this hotel without seeing any photos. It was a rainy day...
Bordjes: Nice new restaurant in Naarden Vesting
Roelofsim Says: Friendly staff and good food. Since it's opening in 2011 we have become regulars. The Chef previously earned a Michelin star for another restaurant, but now decided to create more of a local thing in Naarden. I love many things from the menu, so it always is a hard choise....
By public transport or by foot
OlafS Says: Take the train to station Bussum-Naarden, then take the bus to Amsterdam and stop in Naarden Vesting. You can also walk, it's not that far, 2 km at the most. Only make sure you take the right path. I took what I believed was a shortcut but what definitely wasn't, and I was...
carolineraat Says: Once, I visited Naarden by train and public bus. That took quiet long, so I´d advise you not to do that.
Het Arsenaal: The interior is the mirror of one's soul!
Roeffie Says: Het Arsenaal NaardenThe wellknown dutch interior designer Jan des Bouvries has one of his outlets here in Naarden-Vesting.The saying in the title is a matter of saying by Jan des Bouvries. He states that your interior tells a person who they really are.Opening hoursMon 13.00...
Roeffie Says: Playpark Oud ValkeveenNothing big, nothing special, but a play- and do park for children until 12 yrs. old. No fancy rollercoasters and that kind of attractions. Just plane old simple playing at a reasonable price.AddressSpeelpark Oud ValkeveenOud Huizerweg 2a1411 GZ Naarden...
Go to the VVV Naarden first for latest info!
Roeffie Says: VVV NaardenIt is always good to inform yourselve. So go to the TIC or in dutch VVV to get the latest news on events etc.AddressVVV NaardenAdriaan Dortsmanplein 1B1411 RC Naarden-VestingTel. +31 (0)35-69 42 836Fax +31 (0)35-69 43 424E-mail naarden@vvvhollandsmidden.nl....
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Once, I visited Naarden by train and public bus. That took quiet long, so I´d advise you not to do that.
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Q: how to get to NH naarden hotel from the airport and how much does it cost?
A: See hotel website: http://www.nh-hotels.com/nh/en/hotels/the-netherlands/naarden/nh-naarden.html?type=location
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Naarden, a well kept fortified town!
The fortified town of Naarden is the oldest town of the area called 't Gooi. There are of course the beautiful well kept fortifications. Next to the fortifictions there are a museum about the...
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NAARDEN..... fascinating to see
Naarden is primarily famous for the unique fortification and one of the best preserved fortified towns in Europe. In the 21st century the fortified town Naarden no longer poses a military threat to......
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Naarden was refounded in 1350, after the old Naarden, which was located on the Zuiderzee, was destroyed. The new town was completely planned, resulting in straight streets with straight edges. In the...
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On 28 December 2002 we visited Naarden and Muiden in the Netherlands. Fortifications of the town of Naarden with the bell tower of the church.
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Naarden is the most famous of the dutch fortified cities. From the air you can see that it has a perfect star-shape, consisting of moats and double walls.
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