Most reviewed Historic Sites in Overijssel Province
4.5Holten Canadian War Cemetery(149 reviews) - A beautiful place with a powerful message. Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Cemeteries • Monuments & Statues
This cemetery is different things to different people. It's beauty with striking gardens and monuments. Particularly while suited to engaging young people. I have visited several times over the last 10 years and always learn something new and pay my respect's to those who sacrificed so much for our freedom.See more..
4.5Stadhuis van Deventer(38 reviews) - A big smile for the Citizens' House and their fingerprints - Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Government Buildings
The cultural dimension of Deventer is illustrated by the new complex of the city hall ,in the old historic centre ...my first eye contact with the spectacular huge building was impressive .The new building breaks the historic surroundings ,it's like a modern contemporary window ,so close to the Grote Kerk ...old and new architecture are nicely combined ,the exterior facade looks like a piece of artwork ,depicting 2264 fingerprints of local citizens .The striking building is organized around two important squares.I entered inside just to take a nice photo,nobody asked me anything .The city hall has been awarded a special prize for its original architecture in 2017 ...See more..
4.0Koornmarktpoort Kampen(26 reviews) - Oldest and once the most significant of Kampen's historic gates Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
For ages -since the early 1300s- this gate was considered the most significant entrance to the city. The first bridge from 1448 to link Kampen with the mainland was located at this spot and prior to that the ferry used to dock here. Farmers would transport their goods (corn) to the market (koornmarkt) behind the gate. The two robust towers were added later, when Kampen reinforced its defense structure. The architecture of the gatebuilding is functional and less exuberant than that of the two other historic gates that were renovated during the early 1600s. The Koornmarktgate kept its austere looks and for a considerable time period served as a prison. Note the amazing masonry!See more..
Probably this one is the most prominent of the three historic gates left in Kampen. Just imagine there once were 20 gates. Anyway, the Broederpoort from 1465 dates from the same period as the Cellebroedersgate a bit further away. Like the Cgate renovated early 17th century to reappear suitable as a residence for wealthy city dignitaries. Apart from the festive towers the middle part looks really fine. As most Renaissance style buildings in the Netherlands it exhales celebration, rather than austerity. The gatebuilding now serves as an exposition room and -appropiately- a wedding location.See more..
3.5Botermarkt Deventer(12 reviews) - From the 1880s: using cast iron to make a place look good Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites
Compare this butter market hall from 1889 to what they make nowadays. Craftmanship at the turn of the 19th century was still valued in its own right. In this case wrought iron was used to make the place attractive (no blatant commercial advertising to buy this or that). Home made butter was sold here (no cheap industrial Unilever margarine). And look what have they done with this historic gem: they turned it into a place to park bicycles!See more..
4.0molen van Frans(11 reviews) - Great Mill Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
After the disappointing visit to ‘Molen van Bels’ we walked to the ‘Molen van Frans’, a nice 10 min walk. This mill is operational and it is very interesting to have a look inside the mill. They grind corn, show how to make paper and there is lots to read about the history of this mill. Great place and really worth a visitSee more..
3.5Synagoge van Kampen(11 reviews) - Reminding us ... Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries • Historic Sites • Religious Sites
De voormalige synagoge van de stad Kampen in de Nederlandse provincie Overijssel staat aan de IJsselkade. De synagoge werd gebouwd in 1847 naar ontwerp van stadsarchitect Nicolaas Plomp. Tijdens de Duitse bezetting van Nederland in de Tweede Wereldoorlog werden, vooral in 1942, bijna alle joodse inwoners van Kampen naar vernietigingskampen gevoerd. Na afloop van de oorlog werd het joodse leven in Kampen niet hervat. De joodse gemeente van Kampen ging officieel in 1947 op in die van Zwolle. In 1984 werd in de gevel een marmeren plaquette aangebracht, het Joods monument, met namen van slachtoffers. Sinds 1972 staat het pand op de Rijksmonumentenlijst. Sinds 1984 is het in gebruik als Gemeentelijke Expositieruimte, waarin ook aandacht wordt besteed aan de joodse geschiedenis van Kampen.See more..
4.0Vliegbasis Twente(9 reviews) - great things to do Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
You can do a lot here and it is exciting as well. Perfect place for things to do and to see history of flyingSee more..
A history hungry hound can find this stone house hidden in an alley. Nothing much to see, but yeah, that's like the oldest stone building so it's a very good addition to a travelers memories.See more..
De Waterstaatskerk is een mooi gebouw en de nieuwe inrichting ziet er heel goed uit. Biedt vele mogelijkheden voor gebruik.See more..
4.5De Lonneker Molen(5 reviews) - Nice place to have a picnic Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites
The place is quite far from the city so you can get a good natural experience here. You can also go with your friends and have a picnic here since there's also a picnic table provided and you can find a wide grass field.See more..
Den Haller watermill is probably the oldest watermill ( 1169 ) that is still working. It's currently grinding grain by the volunteer. The watermill is located in a protected village area with beautiful nature. It's a national monument. At this moment it has limited opening, even you need to make an appointment due to the pandemic.See more..
4.0Brigittakerk of Ned.Herv.Kerk te Ommen(5 reviews) - Charming, rather complex church building Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
This late Gothic style church lies a bit higher than the rest of the city, as it is located on an old river dune. Parts of the ancient structure from before a destructive fire in 1624 are still visible in the foundation and lower parts of the main building. Instead of a tower the rebuilt 17th century church got a remarkable square clockhouse in front. Inside two clocks date from 1517. The present-day tower was added in 1857. The church was dedicated to Brigida, the Irish patron-saint of cattle, but the Dutch Reformed who took charge after 1587 do not encourage the worship of saints. Most people refer to the church as "de Hervormde Kerk". Overall a rather complex structure, but really charming.See more..
It is really educational and fun to learn how a mill works and the staff is knowledgeable. It is located in the middle of a residential area in Almelo, which in a way makes it even more impressive.See more..
4.0Windkorenmolen "De Konijnenbelt"(4 reviews) - Stop for a Picture Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
As we came quite late, the windmill was closed. Usually you can visit it when the mill is running. Nowadays the mill is used as an art gallery. There is an exposition 'Kunst onder de Wieken 2019' ( art under the windmill sail) at this moment. It is open on saturday & sunday 02.00pm-05.00pm in June, July and August 2019.See more..
3.5Kleinste Huisje Kampen(4 reviews) - Cute little house Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
Most probably it was a small warehouse, but later started to be used as a dwelling. Hard to imagine that once five people lived in there. After restoration in 1992 a 'museum' with trinkets and knick knacks. Nice to peep into.See more..
4.0Stadhuis en Stadsarchief Enschede(4 reviews) - Scandinavian style city hall Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Civic Centres
Originally the design brought together a square and a rectangle with a 50m high tower at their meeting point. The architect G. Friedhoff clearly was inspired by Scandinavian architecture and even now after extensions and other changes the structure still very much looks like the Stockholm city hall. Completed in 1933 the assigment was considered very successful as the client (the municipal authorities) did not want city hall to look opulent.See more..
4.5De Nieuwe Toren(3 reviews) - 17th century Carillon Tower Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
Over three hundred years old and still called 'Nieuwe Toren' (new tower) because in 1663 it replaced an old chapel. At the time it must have been quite an achievement for a middle-sized city of traders to commit resources to building such a (non-religious) Carillon tower. Perhaps it served to underscore the significance of Kampen in competition with cities like Amsterdam. A competition Kampen eventually lost due to the silting up of its principal waterways. Anyhow, Kampens heydays left us this beautiful tower with music to increase happiness.See more..
3.5Besthmener Molen(2 reviews) - Impressive mill Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks This mill on an elevation, just 2.5 km south from the center of Ommen dates from 1862 and is still functioning. A proud volunteer miller is in charge. The mill and the adjoining buildings serve as an information center focusing on nature.See more..
3.5Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk Of Buitenkerk(2 reviews) - Reerected by Catholics in 1809 Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
Outside (buiten) the city walls a Christian church dedicated to Mary was built over a period of time starting in 1369. Eventually this church got into decay. It was reduced to a pile of stones (een hoop stenen) according to a Catholic priest in 1809. In this year Louis Napoleon (French ruler of Holland) granted the minority Catholics in Kampen persmission to rebuild a church at the site. They built the present day church in neogothic style. Not as big as the Protestant Bovenkerk, but large enough to show they could come close to parity. Unlike the Bovenkerk, this church is still a place of worship and a center of the Catholic community in Kampen.See more..
Aan de huidige Rosmolenstraat vinden we een aantal provenierswoninkjes. Deze huisjes werden in 1618 als straathofje gebouwd. De bewoners, de proveniers, waren in de regel alleenstaande ouderen, die na betaling van een eenmalige som geld levenslange kost en inwoning genoten. Het straathofje telde oorspronkelijke zeven piepkleine woninkjes. Teneinde de huisjes voor moderne bewoning geschikt te maken werd het interieur verbouwd en omgevormd tot twee woningen. Het gebouw aan de kopse kant van de proveniershuisjes wordt soms aangeduid als ziekenzaal van het Heilige Geestgasthuis. Maar gezien het bouwjaar en de situering t.o.v. de proveniershuisjes moet dit het Proveniershuis zijn geweest, waar regenten vergaderden. Het andere grote huis met zijgevel aan de Rosmolenstraat is de voormalige Heilig Geest Gasthuiskapel. Na de Reformatie kreeg dit pand vele andere functies, zodat het nauwelijks te herkennen is als kapel. De Proveniershuisjes zien er charmant uit, het Proveniershuis is mooi, de voormalige Gasthuiskapel ook.
Torenbeklimming(0 review) Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Mysterious Sites • Religious Sites • Educational sites
De imposante, bijna 800 jaar oude, toren van de St. Plechelmusbasiliek steekt hoog boven zijn omgeving uit. Hij is gebouwd van Bentheimer zandsteen en te bezichtigen onder begeleiding van een gids van de Tourist Info. Onderweg kom je vele unieke schatten tegen.See more..
