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Aug 1, 2024 · A real gem in the old town of Kampen is the old Stadhuis, built in the 14th century, which really impressed us with its onion-shaped turret and beautiful façade decorations. Most of the old town hall was rebuilt after a severe fire in 1543.
Kampen is a municipality, a city and an old Hanseatic city at the lower reaches of the river IJssel in the Dutch province of Overijssel. The municipality of Kampen counts 50,073 inhabitants (January 1, 2010 in an area of approximately 162 km² (only a small part of this area consists of water).
It is situated on the southwest side of the IJssel River near its influx into Lake Ketel. First mentioned in 1227, Kampen was a member of the Hanseatic League and a leading commercial centre until it was supplanted by Amsterdam in the 16th century.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Kampen is a picturesque city located in the Overijssel province of the Netherlands. With a rich history dating back to the 13th century, this charming Dutch municipality has evolved into a bustling hub of culture, trade, and tourism.
The city of Kampen, which boasts one of the best preserved old city centres in the Netherlands, dates back to the 12th century. Its position close to the mouth of the Ijssel River (which flowed into the Zuider Zee) gave it sheltered anchorage and as such, it became a trading centre.
Jul 5, 2016 · Kampen was the most powerful and prosperous town of the Netherlands and one of the leading cities of Northwest Europe. Kampen was part of an international trading alliance called De Hanze (The Group) which included cities such as Hamburg, Cologne, Bruges and Copenhagen.
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Kampen is an ancient Hanseatic city with an extraordinary lively character. It is basically an open-air museum. The magnificent skyline along the IJssel river, the City Bridge with golden wheels, the impressive gates and the historic city centre with hundreds of monuments give the city an authentic aura.
