7 Iconic Buildings to Explore in Zeeland
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ZeelandZeeland is the westernmost and least populous province of the Netherlands. It consists of a number of islands and peninsulas. Tourism plays a major role in the province’s economy as the local beaches become tourist hotspots in the summer. German tourists, in particular, flock to Zeeland to enjoy its beautiful weather and stunning beaches.
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Iconic Buildings to Explore in Zeeland
Belfort van SluisThe belfry of Sluis is a town hall whose construction may have started in 1386 . It is the only belfry located within the borders of present-day Netherlands, next to the Wijnhuistoren in Zutphen. Originally it was called the gatehouse and was intended for meetings and parties, by analogy with the Poortersloge in Bruges . Next door was the aldermen 's house .
Het BolwerkHet Bolwerk is a pop stage for contemporary music in Sneek . The stage is part of Cultural Quarter Sneek .The stage is named after the bastion Het Bolwerk , near the stage. The Bolwerk is located on the Kerkgracht , next to the Noorderkerk and is located in the former Bolwerkschool . The stage was founded in the 1970s and, viewed nationally, is a medium-sized stage. The building was completely renovated in 2009 .
Middelburg AbbeyThis is a majestic former Premonstratensian abbey in Middelburg, the Netherlands. At one time it was the centre of a large monastic complex.The origins of the abbey go back to the early twelfth century or earlier. Today parts of what survives are used for a museum and as offices. Located approximately 65 km west of Bergen op Zoom, Middelburg is the principal town and regional capital of Zeeland in the Netherlands.
Sint-Lievensmonstertoren The Sint-Lievensmonstertoren is a 62 meter high tower in Zierikzee in the Dutch province of Zeeland . The church tower of the former Sint-Lievenskerk is popularly referred to as the 'thick tower'. The accompanying church was destroyed by a fire in 1832.
Slot HaamstedeSlot Haamstede is an old castle located in the village of Haamstede on Schouwen-Duiveland . The most famous inhabitant of this castle was Witte van Haamstede , a bastard son of Count Floris V . The keep of the castle dates from the thirteenth century . In 1525 the castle was destroyed by fire, but the keep was preserved. The castle was later rebuilt.
Slot MoermondThis is a majestic castle in the village of Renesse on Schouwen-Duiveland . The castle consists of a square brick building and later additions from the early 16th century and late 20th century and is surrounded by a moat. It is one of the iconic attraction in this area and attracts a lot of tourists.
Town hall of MiddelburgMiddelburg Town Hall is situated at the market of Middelburg, Zeeland. It is considered one of the finest Gothic buildings in the Netherlands.Whereas the town hall itself is still used for weddings, since 2004 its spaces are in use by the University College Roosevelt, the local university. The former meat hall has been in use as an exhibition space for the SBKM since 1980.