"From Roman times to present day: Goch(um)" Goch by Pavlik_NL

Goch Travel Guide: 19 reviews and 29 photos

Goch has very charming shoppingstreets - Goch

Borderhopping for some stylish shopping

Goch,only a few kilometers from the Limburg border (Dutch Southern province) is a very attractive town with a rich history that dates back to Roman times. In medieval times the town rules it's surrounding lands and has an important role to play between the new Holland and German kingdoms. On the banks of the small river Niers and along the old Roman road from North-West to South-East, it had good transport connections.

From centre to small neighborhood town

The old and modern tower of both churches

In later medieval times the role of Goch started fading. The river Niers was just not capable of taking a lot of transport and the roadsystem started to be further away from town. Trains did even not come close. Recently next to Goch an airport arose, offering very cheap flights throughout Europe (V-Bird is operating from here). This might again be a stimulance for Goch's economy.

Remnants of the past in a nice little town

The Steintor is 1 of the reminders of a rich past

While walking through small, yet cosy Goch, you will see some wonderful architecture dating back to medieval times. This is all mixed with more modern styles and a very complete couple of shoppingstreets. My visit was in the best of times to visit any such town in Germany: "Weihnachten" (Christmas).

Intro Written Mar 9, 2004
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Old map of Goch, visible in the Steintor's gate - Goch

The historical review of Goch Favorites (1)

In Roman times there was already a small village here that got the name "Gochum". This village became a regional centre... more travel advice

The mysterious "Poorte Jantje" in Goch - Goch

Who is "Poorte Jantje" Local Customs (5)

In Goch I met this statue and even on the extensive internet I did not find the answer to my question: Who is this... more travel advice

Many jews, like the synagoge, did never return - Goch

About jewish inhabitants that lost their... Off The Beaten Path (4)

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From beguinage to convent to hospital to ... etc. - Goch

From Beguinage to Saint John's convent Off The Beaten Path (4)

In 1358 this used to be a beguinage that was situated against the city walls. It changed into the Johannes convent and... more travel advice

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See All A modern tower on the place of the...

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Also for other them X-mas presents

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Written Mar 9, 2004

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Finishing touch with some leftover pictures

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Comments (4)

Mariajoy Mar 15, 2006 at 10:34 AM Report Abuse

Hi Paul! Lovely page. I met some nice people from Goch today and I thought I'd check it out. Yours is the only Goch page here! Well done! Dank u wel! Tot ziens, Maria :))
DanielBoos Oct 24, 2004 at 5:45 AM Report Abuse

Poorte Jäntje was a guard at the Vossgate. He wanted to betray Goch to the Spanish. But a citizen had noticed that he mad a wax impression of the key from the gate. He was sentenced to be divided into four parts by oxen.
ettenaj Jul 4, 2004 at 3:59 PM Report Abuse

pondering with the idea of visiting this small town for a week in September
matcrazy1 Apr 12, 2004 at 12:40 PM Report Abuse

Lovely page and destination!