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The city of Amersfoort is situated at the heart of Netherlands and has retained its medieval traits. This small city welcomes you with open arms and it could be said without the slightest doubt that a visit to Netherlands would be incomplete without a visit to this city and it is just 30 minutes train ride from the city of Amsterdam (the capital of Netherlands).
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It is adorned with some of the world’s most beautiful gardens and opt for a sightseeing tour of this city, though the interesting places of visit at this city are very few in number. The Amersfoort Attractions includes the following, which are:
Belgian Monument - It is situated on the southern part of Amersfoort and it commemorates the Belgian refugees, who arrived at this place at the time of the First World War.
Murhuizen – Murzuihen is a place, where you would get a view of a row of old houses that simply give rise to a stunning picture and these houses are built on the line of the walls that were once a part of the old town.
Monnikendem – It is a water gate and the construction of this gate dates back to the 15th century.
Kamperbinnenport – The oldest town gate of this city.
Koppelpoort – A land as well as a water gate and the water gate could be closed with the help of a windmill.
Marienhof – This former monastery is now used by the National Archeological Service.
Flehite Museum - This museum displays historical collections as well as mementos of Johan van Oldenbarnevelt (a renowned statesman) and also stores collections of decorative as well as applied art.
St George’s Church (St Joriskerk) – A hall church, the construction of which got completed in 1534 and allow yourself to get mesmerized by the interior designs of the church. It also features the tomb of Jacob van Campen (a famed Dutch architect).
Concentration Camp Monument – A Nazi concentration camp that got established in the year 1941 and it commemorates the inmates of the camp, who breathed their last at this place.
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