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Naarden Travel Guide: 21 reviews and 54 photos

Naarden was refounded in 1350, after the old Naarden, which was located on the Zuiderzee, was destroyed. The new town was completely planned, resulting in straight streets with straight edges. In the 15th century the town was important for its textile manufacturing. In 1572 Spanish troops massacred the population. About a century later the town was fortified, because of its strategic position near Amsterdam. Naarden's function as a military town prevented its development and lead to the decay of many of the old buildings. The town's current look is the result of many restorations.

Last visit to Naarden: Aug 2002
Intro Updated May 27, 2003
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Naarden: Great Church vaults - Naarden

Grote Kerk ('Great Church') part 2 Things to Do (8)

This is one of those cases where you really MUST go inside the church. Yes, there's a fee, but it's worth it. Most of... more travel advice

Naarden: Grootarsenaal - Naarden

Grootarsenaal Things to Do (8)

Grootarsenaal ('great arsenal') is the name of this building from ca. 1688 that lost its military function long ago and... more travel advice

Naarden: Comeniusmausoleum - Naarden

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The Czech bishop and pedagogue Jan Amos Komensky, a.k.a. Comenius never set a foot in Naarden. But after he died in... more travel advice

Naarden: Weeshuiskazerne - Naarden

Weeshuiskazerne Things to Do (8)

Weeshuiskazerne ('orphanage barracks') is the strange name for this building, which is part of a complex that was built... more travel advice

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