Heusden: carved stones, soldiers and the secret weapon
105 min
1.2 km
8 stops
About this tour
A second discovery walk through Heusden, along the south and west sides: from a vanished gate at De Wiel past gable stones, a chapel for mercenaries and the town hall to the Duiventoren. Read the facades and discover which weapon was stronger than cannons. Image credits and licences: https://images.amsterdamdays.com/tour-images/uploads/1794586171510-7e1588e5-credits-heusden-carved-stones-soldiers-and-the-secret-weapon.png
Itinerary
8 guided stops on this route
Herptse Poort
A gate that lost its road.
Putterstraat 74B
An honest set of accounts, in stone.
Zustersteeg — De Drie Hoefijzers
A chapel for soldiers from abroad.
Putterstraat 42 — the civic guard house
A saint and a dragon in stone.
Pelsestraat — the town hall
A quiet moment at a place with a heavy past.
Breestraat 25
A garden in stone.
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GPS-guided walking route
Interactive quizzes at each stop
Fascinating stories and facts
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