Muurhuizen
Muurhuizen
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denis k
Tilburg, The Netherlands424 contributions
Jan 2020
When you walk through the Muurhuizen you imagine yourself in the Middle Ages. When the city began to expand in 1380 due to the economic boom, a new city wall had to be built. The old wall was demolished and from around 1500 houses were built with the material of the old wall along the line where the city wall had stood. Because the construction of these houses has taken place in different periods, a great diversity of forms has emerged.
Well-known buildings in the Muurhuizen:
De Bollenburgh: the house where Johan van Oldenbarnevelt (1547-1619), born in Amersfoort, spent his youth.
Museum Flehite: Museum Flehite is housed in three late-medieval wall houses, built around 1540. Over the centuries, the original houses have also been used for other purposes, such as a warehouse or even a military hospital.
Well-known buildings in the Muurhuizen:
De Bollenburgh: the house where Johan van Oldenbarnevelt (1547-1619), born in Amersfoort, spent his youth.
Museum Flehite: Museum Flehite is housed in three late-medieval wall houses, built around 1540. Over the centuries, the original houses have also been used for other purposes, such as a warehouse or even a military hospital.
Written January 28, 2020
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Florian254
Norddeutschland1,417 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
A very nice walk along the houses that have been built along the old fortress walls. Very nicely decorated, in many, but not all, areas very quite with architecture ranging from interesting to beautiful. Take your time for it as a lot of details can be found.
Also a good way to get a feel of the city.
Also a good way to get a feel of the city.
Written July 25, 2024
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Catalin H
324 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
For most tourists, Holland means only a few big cities, but this is a misconception. Holland has countless small towns built around old fortified cities, which, although not as well known as the famous Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague, are very beautiful, interesting, and well-preserved.
One of these cities is Amersfoort, whose historic center is one of the most beautiful medieval cities I have seen. So, if you make a longer visit to Holland, don't miss the hidden gem of Amersfoort. If you're passionate about history, you'll be delighted by the fortified gates and spectacular bastions. If you love shopping, you'll find countless shops, both modern and traditional. If you want to dine on a terrace, there are hundreds of places to choose from. If you're looking for a relaxing walk, you can stroll through the beautiful park on the edge of the old town. Either way, you're guaranteed not to be bored.
One of these cities is Amersfoort, whose historic center is one of the most beautiful medieval cities I have seen. So, if you make a longer visit to Holland, don't miss the hidden gem of Amersfoort. If you're passionate about history, you'll be delighted by the fortified gates and spectacular bastions. If you love shopping, you'll find countless shops, both modern and traditional. If you want to dine on a terrace, there are hundreds of places to choose from. If you're looking for a relaxing walk, you can stroll through the beautiful park on the edge of the old town. Either way, you're guaranteed not to be bored.
Written June 15, 2024
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JeroenBours
New York City, NY85 contributions
Oct 2012 • Business
Amersfoort is often overlooked by the Dutch and therefore by tourists alike. This is one of the cities founded by no one. It was always there. The earliest object found in Amersfoort dates back between 13,000 - 9,000 BCE. Do I have your attention now? It was not founded by the Romans, although some people think it is. It was outside the Roman Empire but it was active during those times. The name simply means 'to crossover' - an 'Amer' is low land where people could cross the river 'The Eem.' Most of the medieval city walls are gone but some are still standing. Also some 'poorten' (gates) lead you straight into a modern shopping streets which makes the point; Amersfoort still has wonderful charm and connects modern with ancient gracefully. De Muurhuizen (literally: Wall Houses) allow visitors to completely circle the inner city with small canals on either side. If you are a tourist and you'll visit Amersfoort, chances are you'll be the one tourist among all locals.
Written November 2, 2012
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Ronald Stilting
Germany148 contributions
Dec 2012 • Family
Amersfoort is a wonderful city to visit with a unique historical city centre and very good shopping experience and good restaurants and bars as well.
Written February 10, 2013
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vosje2017
Amersfoort, The Netherlands19 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
As almost every month we take a walk around here. It is always lovely to to see the ancient buildings. Beautiful inner city piece of amersfoort!
Written February 19, 2018
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Kart U
Tallinn80 contributions
Jun 2016 • Solo
Do walk the full round! It feels a little bit like stepping back in time and you can have a sneak peak to some of the small gardens that people have...
Written August 17, 2016
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InterestingPlaces
Northern Germany36 contributions
May 2015 • Business
Definitively one of the most famous and most picturesque alleys in the old town of Amersfoort. Make sure, however, that you do not miss the rest of the beautiful, ancient city center, which is at par with the old cities of e.g. Haarlem, Leiden, Gouda, Middelburg etc.
Written July 23, 2015
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vestenaar
Amersfoort, The Netherlands12 contributions
Nov 2014 • Solo
Muurhuizen in Amersfoort, a half circular street around the dead center of town is a sight not too miss! Spend half an hour there or longer if you like medieval surroundings. The street has been restored in a perfect way. Every building is either permanently inhabited or serves a civlian purpose. When you have satisfied your curiosity the town centre is right there just for you with its scores of places serving eats and drinks and to rest your limbs before you hit town once more.
Written December 3, 2014
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Neuteboom
The Hague, The Netherlands1,151 contributions
Aug 2013 • Family
The Wallhouses are an unique formation of houses in a circle around the center. During the last centuries these special houses were built from bricks that were taken from the (nowadays mostly demolished) inner city wall. Walking through this very interesting area, you will stumble upon a lot of beautiful and impressive examples of Wallhouses, like the Secretary’s House, the Thieves’ Tower (used as a prison), the small and large Tinnenburg and the Bollenburg (once the residence of the famous Johan Van Oldenbarnvelt). Really worth to check out and I recommend to do the city boat trip (45 minutes, only 4 euro), from the water you have a very nice look on many Wallhouses.
Written August 27, 2013
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