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320  NOR THERN AND EASTERN NE THERLANDS

1 Zwolle
Road Map D3. * 107,000. v
n Grote Kerkplein 15 (0900-
1122375). ( Fri (cattle market), Sat.
In the Middle Ages, Zwolle,
capital of the province of
Overijssel, was, along with towns
such as Deventer, Kampen and
Zutphen, a city of the Hanseatic
League, a network of trading
cities. Its past is evident in the
relatively large historical centre.
The finest buildings in Zwolle,
which was granted its city
charter in 1230, are largely to
be found in the area that used
to fall within the city fortifi ca-
tions, which can still be seen in View of Zwolle during the Hanseatic Period (anonymous, c.14th century)
the form of a moat. However,
only a few dozen metres of these by the likes of Van Gogh, Picasso Environs
ancient fortifications are left and Mondrian. The Kunstwegen (Art Paths)
standing, along with the fine The Stedelijk Museum are outdoor sculpture installa-
Sassenpoort gate, dating from Zwolle (Zwolle local history tions on the country estate of
1406, and the Late Gothic museum) features, among its Landgoed Anningahof. The
15th-century Pelsertoren tower. other interesting exhibits on five-hectare open-air sculpture
On one side of the Grote local history, an 18th-century park was the brainchild of art
Kerkplein is a sculpture by kitchen and a Renaissance room collector Hib Anninga and
Rodin entitled Adam, while from Blokzijl. The fine façade of contains dozens of works, from
on the Grote Markt stands the the old part of the building, which bright-blue ceramic dogs to
magnificent building of the dates from 1741, is impressive. giant iron hoops, by around 80
Hoofdwacht (guard house), The town is also home to contemporary Dutch sculptors.
which dates from 1614. the Ecodrome Park, which The work is spread throughout
The Grote Kerk, also known is dedicated to the natural meadows and landscaped
as St Michaelskerk, is worth environment in the past, gardens, and exploring
a visit as well. The original present and future. them makes for a pleasant
Romanesque church, built in afternoon’s stroll.
1040, was enlarged in 1370 E Stedelijk Museum Zwolle
and again in 1452 to become Melkmarkt 41. Tel 038-4214650. E Landgoed Anningahof
the present-day three-naved Open 11am–5pm Tue–Sun. Closed Hessenweg 9. Tel 038-4534412.
Gothic church. public hols. - & d p = Open May–Oct: Wed–Sun.
The most recent addition O Ecodrome Park
to Zwolle’s cultural landscape
is the Paleis aan de Blijmarkt, a Willemsvaart 19. Tel 038-4237030. 2 Kampen
contemporary art museum that Open Nov–Mar: 10am–5pm Wed, Sat Road Map D3. * 48,000. v
opened in 2005. Housed in a & Sun; Apr–Oct: 10am–5pm daily. - n Oudestraat 41 (038-3313500).
grand Neo-Classical building E Paleis aan de Blijmarkt ( Mon am.
dating from 1838, the renovated Blijmarkt 20. Tel 0572-388188.
light-filled galleries hold works Open 11am–5pm Tue–Sun. Kampen, known for its
theological university where
Protestant theologians are
educated, is a pleasant and
lively town containing 500
historic buildings. The beauty
of this former Hanseatic city is
immediately apparent from
the IJssel riverfront. The fact
that the town used to be
well fortified is evident from
the three remaining town
gates: the Koornmanspoort,
the Broederpoort and the
Cellebroederspoort. The area
The grand Neo-Classical façade of the Paleis aan de Blijmarkt inside the old fortifications
For hotels and restaurants in this region see p400 and pp413–14

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