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On the western edge of Amersfoort, in the wooded area Birkhoven and Bokkeduinen, is the zoo of Amersfoort located. Amersfoort Zoo is one of the nicest zoos in the Netherlands. There are around 150 species and thematic areas like the Dinosaur Forest, the Palace of king Darius, the Savannah and the Land of Giants. There are also playgrounds and a restaurant. Between the trees of the forest is the parking places.
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Houses an exhibition relating to early and modern cavalry of the Dutch army, spanning more than 435 years.
Organises exhibitions of (modern) art, architecture, design and contemporary culture.
This glacial boulder is the symbol for the city. A 17th-century nobleman and poet persuaded 400 inhabitants to drag the 7156 kg stone to Amersfoort, for beer, just to show they would do something useless. The incident made the city the butt of jokes, and it buried the stone for centuries, out of shame. In 1903 the city felt sufficiently rehabilitated to dig it up again, and it became its symbol. In fact, the city started to collect boulders, gifts from other cities: they are displayed on the inner ring road, along the line of the old city wall.
Probably the best preserved city gate in the Netherlands. It is the northern city gate of the second wall and a dual water and land entrance to the city, built over the river Eem, which begins under the gate.
Our Lady tower; also "Lange Jan", means Long John
With its 98-meter height, the 'Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren' is the second highest tower in the Netherlands. There are regular tours during the summer months where you can discover everything about the history and legends surrounding the tower. You can climb the 364 steps on a guided tour, from July to mid-September. The climb on the former cathedral spire will reward you with an amazing view.
Housed in buildings dating back to around 1540 the Museum Flehite hosts art exhibitions and artefacts that reflect the history of Amersfoort. English summary of history of Amersfoort available. Guided tours in English possible. Please make a reservation for a tour in English at least four days by telephone.