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The Catholic community was allowed to build a new church under restriction that it did not look like a church from the outside. The church was first used in 1768. The church was renovated in 1842 and got a new front finally showing that it was not just a house but a church. The little tower dates from 1931.
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Bandstand
The Muziektent at the Havenpark was built to commemorate the visit of HM Queen Wilhelmina and HRH Prince Henry on September 13, 1907.
The building was built in 1358, then demolished and rebuilt in 1526. Translated Gravensteen means Building of the Count. In the building lived the steward of the count and his officials. In its heyday it also served as a court and prison. The numerous inscriptions, the oldest of which dates back to 1577, are a reminder of those prisoners. It remained a place of detention until 1923. Since the restoration in 2012 a Fair Trade Shop is housed in the building.
Hotel ‘t Poorthuus
This large house dates from the beginning of the 15th century. It was tastefully renovated in 2006 and now it’s a hotel with a grand café and a restaurant. The grand café on the front has a height of about 4.5 m and has an extremely stylish English appearance. A small haut cuisine restaurant is in an old vaulted cellar that served as a kitchen in the 16th and 17th century.
North port gate
The Noordhavenpoort originally dates from the 14th century. The gate looks a lot less tough than the opposite gate. In 1559 the gate got its current ornamental facades on the city side.
South port gate
The Zuidhavenpoort dates from the 13th century and is more impressive then the Noorderhavenpoort. It is a variant of the Nobel Gate, but much more sober constructed. The building has three floors, accessible via a staircase turret placed against the building.
The Camera Museum tells the story of the history and the development of photography in all its aspects so far. By appointment you can contact us to take a photo in costume.