Do not grieve and fear not

Bredevoort breathes history. The past is seamlessly intertwined with the current cityscape. In the 12th century, a castle was built on a sandbank near a broad ford, a ford in the swamp. This was an attractive location for merchants from Germany, but it was also a good location to protect the Netherlands against attacks from the east. The castle grew into a fortress with six strongholds that had names such as Treurniet and Vreesniet. Four centuries later, the castle has disappeared, but the past is still close by in the landscape. You will find modern works of art in the places where the old buildings once stood.

Nearby tips:
Looking for a special book? There is a good chance that you will find something at the Bredevoortse Boekenmarkt. When? Visit www.vvvbredvoort.nl. Make sure you have cash with you if you like books. Whether the bookshops are open or not, you can always buy books here. The money can just go through the letterbox.
Bredevoort shines every year in the last weekend of September. Light, music, theater and romance are central. A real fairy tale!
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