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Discover our Historical Pearls, the most important monuments to visit in Bergen op Zoom

Welcome to "Historic Pearls"! Discover the rich history of Bergen op Zoom and be enchanted by the beautiful old buildings and monuments.

Bergen op Zoom has 303 national monuments and 472 municipal monuments and boasts the oldest city palace in the Netherlands (the Markiezenhof, dating from 1485).

The twelve most important monuments to visit are: the Markiezenhof, Saint Gertrude's Church with the Peperbus, the City Hall on the Grote Markt, the Prison Gate, the Synagogue, the Ravelijn Op den Zoom, Fort de Roovere with the Moses Bridge, the Waterschans, the Hidden Fortress, the Grebbe, the Governor's House, and De Draak.

Together they tell 800 years of the city's history, which bears the title 'Theatre of the Good Life'.

You can get a city tour from the tourist information office. City guides make an appointment or look at our digitally supported route

Overview of monuments to visit

Editor's Pick

Markiezenhof

Markiezenhof

The Markiezenhof is the oldest city palace in the Netherlands and was built in 1485. This impressive building was once the residence of the Marquesses of Bergen op Zoom and is among the most beautiful city palaces in Western Europe. As soon as you walk into the courtyard, it feels as though you’re stepping back a few centuries. The construction […]
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Pepper pot

Pepper pot

The Peperbus, the famous tower of St Gertrude's Church on the Grote Markt, is perhaps *the* landmark of Bergen op...
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Town Hall

Town Hall

The Town Hall of Bergen op Zoom has a long and sometimes turbulent history. On this spot, in the Middle Ages, stood…
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Captive's Gate

Captive's Gate

This impressive city gate, the Gevangenpoort, was built around the year 1350 as part of the heavy stone fortification wall that Bergen…
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Fort Roovere

Fort Roovere

Fort de Roovere is situated in the middle of the green countryside just outside Bergen op Zoom and is a special piece of military…
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Water defence

Water defence

At the old harbour mouth of Bergen op Zoom lies the Waterschans, the oldest fortification in the city. This special defensive work…
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Hidden Fortress

Hidden Fortress

Beneath the streets of the centre of Bergen op Zoom lies a special secret hidden: an impressive fortification that around...
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The Grebbe

The Grebbe

Beneath the streets of Bergen op Zoom's city centre lies one of the largest and most surprising monuments of…
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Thick tree

Thick tree

In the middle of the Gouvernementsplein stands a true urban legend: the Fat Tree. This majestic plane tree is a fixture for many residents of Bergen...
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The dragon

The dragon

On the Grote Markt in Bergen op Zoom stands one of the city's most recognisable buildings: De Draak. This...
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