Elburg Heritage Walk: Secrets of the Hanseatic Square

The Havenkade

Speelplek Haven, Havenkade, Elburg, Gelderland, Nederland, 8081 GP, Nederland

The letters 'EB' on the botter hulls are the official harbour registration mark assigned to Elburg when fishermen registered their vessels with the authorities…

The Vischpoort (Exterior)

6, Noorderwal, Elburg-Vesting, Elburg, Gelderland, Nederland, 8081 GK, Nederland

The Vischpoort was transformed from a solid closed defensive tower into an open arch gate during a major renovation in 1592, reflecting advances in military ar…

The Casemates on the Rampart

Elburg's ramparts were built in the late 16th century specifically to counter improvements in artillery, earthen walls absorbed cannon fire far better than sto…

The Agnietenconvent

9, Zuiderwalstraat, Elburg-Vesting, Oostendorp, Elburg, Gelderland, Nederland, 8081 CD, Nederland

Museum Elburg is housed in this former convent, an admission fee applies for entry to the museum exhibition, though the courtyard and exterior can be viewed fr…

The Grote Kerk (St. Nicolaas)

1, Zuiderkerkstraat, Elburg-Vesting, Oostendorp, Elburg, Gelderland, Nederland, 8081 CJ, Nederland

The church stands freely accessible in the northeast corner of the city, an unusual location explained by the fact that all central plots were taken when the b…

The Muurhuizen

11, Jufferenstraat, Elburg-Vesting, Oostendorp, Elburg, Gelderland, Nederland, 8081 CP, Nederland

These wall houses are open to view from the street, the city wall is still clearly visible between the narrow house fronts, its medieval brickwork incorporated…