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V 1 ST. JOHNS CATHEDRAL St. Johns Cathedral is a majestic church, built between 1370 and 1529. The Cathedral is famous for its status as a national monument, and is the pride and joy of ‘s-Hertogenbosch. The church expresses the wealth of ‘s-Hertogenbosch in the late Middle Ages. St. Johns Cathedral is luxuriously decorated with statues, pointed arches, figurines, and large windows. You can visit the cathedral in company of a guide, or climb the tower, and enjoy a breathtaking view of the city. DISCOVER THE 10 MUST SEES 2 THE RIVER BINNENDIEZE 5 ZWANENBROEDERSHUIS 6 KORTE PUTSTRAAT The river Binnendieze is one of the biggest tourist The Zwanenbroedershuis is home to the The Korte Putstraat is the culinary street of the attractions of ‘s-Hertogenbosch. The Binnendieze rich history of the Illustrious Lieve Vrouwe Netherlands and offers a wide variety of cuisines. is a collective name for the century-old system Broederschap. It preserves many cultural- Here, you can experience the Bossche hospitality, consisting of all waterways within the city walls. historical items, such as unique music books, while you enjoy culinary highlights. Having dinner You can sail the Binnendieze in a distinctive open- items carved from wood from the fifteenth at the Korte Putstraat is a wonderful experience, topped boat, and enjoy various monuments, the and sixteenth century, but also a goblet used thanks to the historical exterior of the street, and waterways, and the majestic fortifications. You can by Willem van Oranje. The Broederschap has the easy going atmosphere. Even with a regular WELCOME TO book a boat tour from April – October. known many famous members: the famous cup of coffee and a Bossche Bol you can enjoy the painter Jheronimus Bosch was one of them. Burgundian lifestyle. 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH The capital of Brabant has a versatile cultural-historical city centre alternated 3 MUSEUM QUARTER with modern and contemporary places 4 JHERONIMUS BOSCH of interest. Enjoy a guided city walk, Two museums under one roof. Het or a boat tour, or visit one of the many Noordbrabants Museum is a contemporary ART CENTER museums and exceptional cultural museum for the art, history and culture of The Jheronimus Bosch Art Center is a unique heritage sites. 's-Hertogenbosch is a the province of Noord-Brabant. Additionally, tribute to the Medieval artist Jheronimus Bosch. beautiful fortified town. Its city centre is it is the only museum in the Netherlands Bosch was famous for its illustrious paintings bursting with events. 's-Hertogenbosch where original paintings by Van Gogh are filled with monsters, horrifying scenes,and is by far the best city to experience displayed. Het Noordbrabants Museum and devils. The Jheronimus Bosch Art Center hospitality and the Burgundian lifestyle. the Stedelijk Museum ‘s-Hertogenbosch provides a shelter to a modern exhibition about together form the Museum Quarter. Both the medieval artist. To enjoy the work to the Plan your trip museums offer a wide variety of history, fullest, the collection will offer you a different ‘s-Hertogenbosch is centrally located culture, art and design. They are connected perspective each time. You will find the most in Brabant, and is easily accessible by by a beautiful garden, which can be visited complete replica overview of Jheronimus Bosch’ car, public transportation and by bike. without an entrance ticket. work at the Jheronimus Bosch Art Center. In and around the city, you can use the guarded bicycle sheds, parking garages, or transferiums. 8 Touring past serveral highlights? 7 PALEISKWARTIER HET BOSSCHE BROEK You can use the inner city bus for free. The Paleiskwartier, located behind the central Experience peace and quietness at Het Bossche The bus will provide you with comfort station, is the modern city area of ‘s-Hertogenbosch. Broek. Getting back to nature is easy: you are only while you enjoy driving past most of the The Paleisbrug (Bridge) 7a will take you from a stone throw away from open space, nature, and highlights in 's-Hertogenbosch. the historical city centre to the Paleiskwartier and relaxation. At Het Bossche Broek you can enjoy a connects the old and new city with each other. unique overview of ‘s-Hertogenbosch’ skyline. Information Moreover, you can visit the food market Van The national park lies next to the river Dommel, The visitor centre VVV ‘s-Hertogenbosch Heinde 7b relax at the Hofvijver, or admire the and mainly consists of grass lands with is located at the heart of the city: the architectural highlights. extraordinary plants. Definitely worth a visit! Market Square. In addition, in and around the city centre you will find many mobile information points where hosts will help you in preparing your 9 DE MORIAAN visit to ‘s-Hertogenbosch. 10 JHERONIMUS BOSCH The Moriaan is the oldest brick house of the Netherlands and is recognized as a national ‘s-Hertogenbosch is the city of Hieronymus Bosch. The city where he lived and died. Hieronymus Bosch Contact monument. It was built in the 13th century, found his inspiration at the Market square, at the Kleine Winst, where he also created his master pieces. T +31 (0)73 613 96 29 commissioned by Duke Hendrik van Brabant. Traces of his work, life, and ideas can still be found in ‘s-Hertogenbosch: the St. Johns Cathedral I www.bezoekdenbosch.nl/en The Moriaan is home to the Tourist Information from where he was buried, the rich history of the Illustrious Lieve Vrouwe Broederschap of which he was Office since the 60’s. The visitor centre a member, and the city plan that has not changed since the 1500s. Hieronymus Bosch has been a huge breathes domestic atmosphere and is the living source of inspiration for many artists. Even in the five centuries after he died, his work is still unabatedly room of ‘s-Hertogenbosch. special and unique, which makes Bosch the most famous Medieval painter of the Netherlands. A EN-BooQi-25379C_VVV sHertogenbosch Noord Oost Brabant_Z-BooQi-insert.indd 1 1/25/16 5:32 PM Balkweg A R P Hoogh- z . n Frederik . r emb i K straat ël aa alverstraat De Dieze Vaaltw g d e Ophoviuslaan . 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