Middelburg Abdij Zeeuws Museum Middelburg is a town in the Netherlands and the capitol of the province Zeeland
Netherlands Sealand Zeeland Monument Historic Architecture Middelburg Abdij Zeeuws Museum Medieval Architecture Classic Culture Art Artwork Historic Historical Antiquity Abbey Monastry Procession Baptistry Cathedral christian Catholic Religion Church Holy Cross Christ Devotion Love Culture Christianity Jesus Pray Virgin Mary Grave Death Funeral Tranquillity Tombstone Faith Worship Religios Spirit Spiritual Cloister Architectural Typical Town Centre Monument Front Facade Decoratieve Tower Building Design Style Construction Site Construction Construction The city of Middelburg (population: about ) dates back to the early 9th century or possibly the late 8th century. The first mention of Middelburg was as one of three defensive points (the burg 'in the middle') erected on the island of Walcheren to guard against Viking raids. In 844 an abbey was built there, which remained in use until the Eighty Years' War, when the northern Netherlands won their independence from Spain. Today, the abbey is used both as a museum and as the seat of the provincial government. Middelburg was granted city rights in 1217. Gothic town hallThe city became an important trading centre. During the middle ages, it played an important role in the trade between England and the cities of Flanders. Later, in the 17th century (the Dutch Golden Age), it became an important trading city for the Dutch East India Company. The houses in parts of the center are the same kind of lavish mansions of rich merchants that can be found in cities like Amsterdam. There are also many storehouses dating back to the 17th century along the canals. The old city moats are still there, as is one of the city gates, the Koepoort gate.
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Location: The Netherlands
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