Thursday, December 16, 2010

Naarden

This is a map of the city of Naarden, it's where I'm living right now. It officially became a city in 1300. Its city hall, which still stands, was built in 1601. The "Father of Modern Education", John Amos Comenius, is buried here.
Those blue lines in a star shape around the city center is water. Its a big moat. Once the place fell under attack by Spaniards and everyone in the city was almost murdered. I live outside of the fortress.



This is one of those heart shaped pieces of land in the middle of the water (the picture is taken inside the fortress).



This is what you see after crossing the bridge, upon entering the fortress. People live here amongst all of the canons!



This is outside of the fortress again, a picture of their church at the city center.



The city owns deer and a peacock.

As you can see, I'm playing the part of tourist. I'm still looking for playmates...

1 comment:

  1. I too live in Naarden. Good resources on Naarden:
    http://members.tele2.nl/naarderwoonbos/index-english.htm
    http://www.naarderwoonbos.org

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