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Avercamp’s winter landscapes
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Hendrick Avercamp ( January 27, 1585 (bapt.) - May 15, 1634 (buried)) is a 16th century painter from Kampen. Famous even abroad for his paintings of winter landscapes that often depict skaters. Avercamp was mute. He was given the nickname of “de Stomme van Kampen” (the mute of Kampen). You can find his paintings in, for example, the Stedelijk Museum Kampen.
A unique discovery was made in the IJssel at Kampen in 2011. A medieval IJssel cog ship was found.
“Ui” (ridiculing) stories from Kampen An Ui from Kampen is a folkloric reference to a story about the stupidity of the population of Kampen that always contains wise advice. Several “Uien” (ridiculing stories) are known in Kampen. Every year a cow can be found in the Nieuwe Toren because of the “High Pasture” story. (Editor: the tower lost its top after being struck by lightning and grass grew there. The people of Kampen came up with the brilliant idea of having a cow eat the grass, but the poor animal died of fright because it was hoisted up the tower.)
De IJssel cog ship was sunk on purpose to control the IJssel and, thus, send the turbulent and silting-up IJssel in the required direction. Currently, investigations are taking place to salvage and preserve the cog ship.
The Hansa past of the cultural historic town of Kampen can still be seen everywhere in the town. More than 500 monumental buildings, special façades and 3 of the original town gates remain from its history from the golden era of the town.
Golden Age of Kampen
The hey-day of the Hanseatic League was between the 12th and 16th centuries. At its peak, this league counted 208 market towns. Thanks to the trade and industry, Kampen developed from a simple settlement to a prosperous trading town because of it favourable position on the trading route on which many a ship sailed. Kampen grew to become one of the most powerful and leading towns of North West Europe. You can get a taste of its history by walking this Hansa route. Finished walking? You can also shop to your heart’s content or enjoy a bite to eat in one of the many stylish restaurants in Kampen.
Kampen Hansa town walk
The International Hansa Days will be held in Kampen in 2017! Be inspired by the Hansa towns Kampen has its own authentic atmosphere and charm as do all Hansa towns! For more tips about Kampen or one of the other Hansa towns visit: www.hanzesteden.info. Do you want to see and do more in the region of Kampen? Visit www.ontdekdeijsseldelta.nl.
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Cellebroederspoort The Cellebroederspoort medieval gate once stood much closer to the old town church. The town gate was moved in 1465 because of the increasing prosperity during the Hansa era.
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Broederpoort This gate was also moved in 1465. There was no stone town wall on this side of Kampen, but an earth rampart to defend the town.
The Park The Green Centre of Kampen is laid in English landscape style. The Broederpoort and Cellebroederspoort medieval gates now serve as the access gates to the park.
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St. Nicolaaskerk or Bovenkerk (N.H.) The St. Nicolaaskerk (St. Nicholas Church), which is called the Bovenkerk (Upper Church) by the people of Kampen, is the oldest building in the town. The church still produces sounds from the middle ages because of its special bells.
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Koornmarktspoort The Koornmarktspoort town gate was built in at the beginning of the 14th century and is the oldest of the 3 remaining gates of Kampen. Currently, the gate is being used as an exhibition room.
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St. Annakapel (St. Anne’s Chapel) This church, which is from the end of the 15th century, was the church of the nuns who followed the tradition of the Order of St. Augustine and were part of the St. Anna’s convent. The Chapel was purchased a few years ago by pianist Jan Vayne.
Linnenweversgildepoortje The beautiful small gate of the former “Linen weaving guild”. The former guild building behind the gate was used as a factory for many years.
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Evangelical Lutheran church This church is also called the “Zwaantjeskerk” (Swan Church) by the people of Kampen. It is in the shape of a Greek temple.
12 Gothic House A true Hansa merchant house built at the end of the 15th century.
13 Stedelijk Museum Kampen (Urban Kampen Museum) Housed in the former town hall.
The old town hall with an onion-shaped tower was built around 1350. The new town hall on the right was added at the end of the 16th century. The Stedelijk Museum Kampen has 4 main themes: water, religion, justice and the House of Orange and Nassau.
14 Nieuwe Toren The Nieuwe Toren (New Tower) characterises the townscape. The carillon has no fewer than 48 clocks. The tower has a leading role in one the stories that used to ridicule the good townspeople of Kampen.
Editing, design and production Publication Hanzesteden Marketing & IJsseldelta Marketing Translation BOZZ text & translations www.bozz.nu Design Beeldprikkels Zwolle www.beeldprikkels.nl Photo source references Ingeborg Lukkien Hanzesteden Marketing IJsseldelta Marketing Run 10,000