Amersfoort Tourist Attractions

Quote: In the 14th century, it was customary to sleep in a half-sitting upright position because it was thought that blood would stream to the head and this would make people insane. This was a good thing for the… Read More

Quote: Mondriaanhuis is the house where Piet Mondriaan was born in 1872. He is mainly known for his colourful abstract paintings, which you either like or dislike. His most famous painting is probably Composition in… Read More

Quote: Muurhuizen, or "wall houses," are typical of Amersfoort. These houses were built on Amersfoort’s first defence wall. This wall had been pulled down, as it was no longer needed. With an expanding city, new city… Read More

Quote: During my trip to The Netherlands we spent a couple of days in the lovely city of Amersfoort. Only 30 minutes from Amsterdam the city makes an ideal place to visit to get a feel of a more authentic Dutch city.… Read More

Quote: Havik is the name of a street and typically Dutch and very photogenic. This part of Amersfoort used to be the artisan and merchant quarter. In the old days, this was the inland harbour and thus an important… Read More

Quote: The Flehite Museum wasnt actually on the list of things that I wanted to visit whilst in Amersfoort but we walked past it on the way to the Koopelpoort and it looked to inviting from the outside that I thought I… Read More

Quote: Hofje Armen de Poth are almshouses. These days, old-age pensioners of moderate means live here.The area dates back to the 14th century, but most of the houses are of a later date. In the Middle Ages, the Brothers… Read More