Begijnhof
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Begijnhof
Catharinastraat, Breda - Netherlands
The Begijnhof in Breda was built in 1531, and was, until very recently, one of the only Hofjes in the Netherlands that was still used by Beguines (women who devote their life to prayer and serving God). The Begijnhof was recently given over to elderly women, however some of them look after the St Catherinakerk – a small 19th century chapel located at the rear of the hofje. Others still tend the herb garden which has served the hofje for several hundred years. |
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Breda Museum
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Breda Museum
Parade 12, Breda - Netherlands
The Breda Museum is located on Parade 12 in Breda – it holds a collection of items which are related to the history and culture of the town. The museum attracted a lot of attention in 2003, when it found a ’forgotten’ painting believed to have been an early work by Vincent Van Gogh, which had been unrecognised for many years after it had been given away by his mother. The painting, ’Houses in The Hague’ was found when the museum was researching pieces for an exhibition to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Van Gogh’s birth. |
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De Nieuwe Veste
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De Nieuwe Veste
Molenstraat 6, 4811 GS Breda - Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0)76 529 96 00 De Nieuwe Veste is a cultural centre located on St Janstraat in Breda. The centre is located in a converted 16th century building, and serves as a venue for theatrical performances, dance recitals and musical performances by night, and a work place for local artists during the day. Visitors can watch artists at work, or take part in regular workshops to learn new arts and crafts themselves. There are also regular exhibitions showing work by local artists. |
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Grote Kerk
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Grote Kerk
Kerkplein 2, Breda - Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0)76 521 82 67
The Grote Kerk, or Great Church, in Breda is a small but impressive building, with a short nave high roof which gives an impression of a much bigger building. The church dates back to the 15th century. The end of the south aisle features a large St Christopher, and there are a number of murals which have been recently uncovered that show how bright and grand the decorations in the church had been prior to the Reformation. |
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Walloon Church
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Walloon Church
Catharinastraat 83 bis, Breda - Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0)76 522 36 33
Waalse Kerk, also known as Walloon Church, in Breda, is located near the entrance to the Begijnhof. The church is most famous for being the location where Peter Stuyvesant, the governor of New York during the 1600s was married. At that time, New York was still a Dutch colony. The church interior is quite well preserved, and the church is home to an impressive 18th century organ. |
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