| Tips and photos for Middelburg vacations and tourism, posted by real travelers and Middelburg locals. Middelburg Map |
 | Middelburg General Tips | Tips 1 - 10 of 25 |  |
Middelburg is was inhabited before the 9th century. Around that time there was a fort either against the Vikings or built by the Viking King Harald, who was lord of walcheren in 841.
The abbey was founded in 1125. And is still an important building in the citycenter.
In 1217 Middelburg got city rights.
The cityhall was built in the 1400's.
Middelburg was once the third city in the Republic. After The Hague, seat of the Government (but officially no city), the place to do (political) business with the Republic. And Amsterdam, rich and famous, the largest city and the place to do some trading with the Republic. But Middelburg was almost equally important as a trading city.
World's fist multinational the V.O.C. (United East Indies Company) had several offices and warehouses in Middelburg. Many ships for the V.O.C. were made in Middelburg.
The V.O.C. ruled for almost 200 years. When the V.O.C. stopped functioning, Middelburg stopped. The once wealthy city became a normal dutch city, with little money.
They built a canal (Kanaal door Walcheren) to attract trade and industry to the city again, but it failed. In a sence that was good, because that is why there are 1100 monuments left in Middelburg. In other cities they were demolised to make space for industry.
In 1940 at the beginning of WW II Middelburg has been destroyed by German bombs, because the Dutch refused to surrender in Zeeland after the capitulation. English, French and Dutch soldiers fought for 3 weeks by then Middelburg was destroyed. After the war the Dutch were able to rebuild it. Leave a Comment
|
 | |  |
Visiting Middelburg?
Read reviews about Middelburg Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
The entry to the "Zeeuws Archief".
The gate says: Dit is de brouwerij van de drye tonnekens, anno 1620" (this is the brewery of the three barrels, anno 1620).
The Zeeuws Archief is housed in a modern building surrounded by old houses. There are frequent small expositions which are free of charge.
Location: Hofplein Leave a Comment
|
We entered the city through the Nieuwstraat as we had parked the car on the Rouaansekaai (Quai de Rouen? Sounds definitely French!).
I hit upon this little sign on a house in the Nieuwstraat. It says:
"Henriette de Mey (1850-1945). First Dutch female journalist. Editor of the Middelburgsche Courant 1885-1896. And then editor of "Belang en recht" which was published by the Association to improve the rights of women in The Netherlands."
It doesn't say if the plaquette is attached to the house where Henriette de Mey lived, died or was born. Leave a Comment
|
A I told you before Middelburg is very near the beach. It's less than 20 minutes by bicycle to the nearest beach Dishoek......
We visited friends at a campground in Dishoek and went to the beach. After that we went to Vlissingen for a nice drink. It was a great day !! Leave a Comment
|
If you forgat your camera relax do not panic,such lovely postcards to buy here.
Walking the sunny clean streets with amazement.. Leave a Comment
|
Visiting Middelburg?
Read reviews about Middelburg Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
Look here for Local Tourist info
The Tourist Shop is at:
Markt 65/C
4331LK Middelburg
Tel: +31-118-674300 Leave a Comment
|
Middelburg is the capital of the Province of Zeeland and is situated oin the former island Walcheren. There were 46.234 people living here in 2003. The municipality of Middelburg is on 49 km2 land . Except Middelburg there are some smaller towns in the municipality like Arnemuiden and St. Laurens.
In the picture you see the coat of arms of the Province of Zeeland. The words Luctor et Emergo, mean I struggle and emerge. Leave a Comment
|
As said elsewhere on this page, the abbey was closed for tourists until April 1st and all we got to see was part of an inner courtyard and this beautiful old roof. Leave a Comment
|
Entering through the gate into the abbey (under the coat of arms) you'll find this little nest. The bird didn't blink when I first used my camera flash and posed for this better picture :-) Leave a Comment
|
It was closed when I walked by and there was a sale on too (Opruiming means Sale). It's in the Wagenaarstraat. Leave a Comment
|
|
More Middelburg Travel Deals Amsterdam Accommodation
Get Our Best Price Guarantee on All Hotels in Amsterdam at Expedia. Short Stay in Amsterdam?
Stay in One of Our Canal Apartments A Perfect Visit You'll Never Forget Holland Hotels
Book Your Michigan Stay Today. Get Our Best Rates, Guaranteed! Middelburg Hotels
Get Discounts on Holland hotels! Compare Photos, Hotel Info & Rates. Sponsored Links
Local Merchants in Middelburg
|
on September 1, 2004
on March 25, 2003
on June 23, 2004
on September 9, 2004
on September 11, 2004
