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The only remaining rural monastery from the Middle Ages in the Netherlands. Construction took place from 1465 to 1561. In the monastery, there is now a Museum for Monastery and Church History & Religious Art.
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Vesting Bourtange
The main draw of the Westerwolde region: one of the best surviving examples of a star fort in Europe. There's a range of historic buildings and artefacts. Main sights include the picturesque market square, the church, a gunpowder house, and various museums. Especially in summer, regular events are organized to increase the historic feel of town. For more information, see the guide on Bourtange.
A fortified hamlet built in 1593 during the Eighty Years' War, with a population of about 100. The meaning of Oudeschans is 'Old Sconce', i.e. old fortification. There are several national monuments in the village, including a 17th-century garrison church, walls, canals, and bastions.
Fortification Museum
Museum in the fortified hamlet of Oudeschans. The museum shows the history of the 16th-century fortification and has a collection of archaeological findings.