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Kampen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkɑmpə(n)] ⓘ) is a city and municipality in the province of Overijssel, Netherlands. A member of the former Hanseatic League, it is located at the lower reaches of the river IJssel. The municipality of Kampen had a population of 54,474 in 2021 and covers an area of 161.79 square kilometres (62.47 square miles).
Kampen is a Hanzestad at the mouth of the river IJssel, a few kilometres from the IJsselmeer in the far northwest of the Dutch province of Overijssel.
- The 3 City Gates
- Around The Kornmarkt
- The Old Town Hall and The New Tower
- The Buitenhaven & The Museum Ship “Kamper Kogge”
- Other Sights in The Old Town
The three still existing city gates of Kampenwere our highlight in the city, because with their turrets and shutters they are visually a real feast for the eyes. They are the only city gates left over from the original 20 gates of the former city wall. The remaining gates as well as a large part of the city wall were demolished over time because th...
The Kornmarkt is one of the largest squares in the city and is mainly characterized by the St. Nicolaas Church, which is also called Bovenkerk by the inhabitants. The large, Gothic basilica with cross plan is the oldest buildingin the city and at the same time the dominant in the cityscape of Kampen. Around the church there are still small shops an...
A real gem in the old town of Kampen is the old Stadhuis, built in the 14th century, which really impressed us with its onion-shaped turret and beautiful façade decorations. Most of the old town hall was rebuilt after a severe fire in 1543. The Stedelijk Museum has been located in the new town hall next to it for many years. Diagonally opposite the...
The Buitenhaven is located on the northern edge of Kampen city centre. In addition to small, private boats and yachts, the museum ship Kamper Koggebuilt between 1994 and 1998, is located here in calm waters. The model for this medieval ship was the wreck of a cogwheel ship from the 14th century found on the bottom of the IJsselmeer, i.e. a cargo sh...
During our city walk we passed other pretty houses and interesting sights. On the one hand, the Gothic, Hanseatic merchant’s house from the 15th century in the Oudestraat and the smallest house in the city with an area of 20 m² in the Botervatsteeg (“Het kleinste huisje van Kampen”) should be emphasized. Since it unfortunately rained a lot during o...
It is situated on the southwest side of the IJssel River near its influx into Lake Ketel. First mentioned in 1227, Kampen was a member of the Hanseatic League and a leading commercial centre until it was supplanted by Amsterdam in the 16th century.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Kampen is beautifully located on, what is often called, one of the most beautiful river fronts of the Netherlands. Almost 500 monuments testify of a glorious past of the Hanseatic city where watersports and culture play a prominent role.
Kampen is part of the province of Overijssel, a province in the mid-east of the Netherlands, situated between the provinces of Gelderland, Flevoland, Drenthe and Friesland. The city of Kampen is situated at the mouth of the river IJssel.
Kampen is beautifully located on, what is often called, one of the most beautiful river fronts of the Netherlands. Almost 500 monuments testify of a glorious past of the Hanseatic city where watersports and culture play a prominent role. Worth a visit is definitely the Kogge Wharf.
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