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Middelburg Essentials

Middelburg's historic center is defined by its architectural heritage from the Dutch Golden Age. The skyline is dominated by the 90.5-meter-high Lange Jan tower, part of a sprawling medieval abbey complex that also houses the Nieuwe Kerk and Koorkerk. The city's civic pride is reflected in the late Gothic Town Hall on the market square, while the remaining 18th-century Koepoort and the Seismolen windmill along the fortifications offer glimpses into the city's former defensive layout and industrial past.

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Middelburg Town Hall

Middelburg Town Hall is situated at the market of Middelburg, Zeeland.

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Lange Jan

This 90.5-meter-high abbey tower dates back to the 14th century. It features 207 steps leading to a viewing platform with panoramas over the Walcheren peninsula.

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Balanspoort

A historic gatehouse providing access to the Abbey square, characterized by its brick architecture and its role within the former monastic complex.

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Burgpoort

One of the historic pedestrian entrances to the Middelburg Abbey complex, connecting the inner courts with the surrounding city streets.

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Koepoort

Built in 1735 in the Louis XIV style, this is the only one of Middelburg’s original eight city gates that remains fully intact today.

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Oostkerk, Middelburg

The Oostkerk is a Protestant church in Middelburg. The church can be spotted on the Middelburg horizon by its characteristic round dome.

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De Seismolen

A brick flour mill built in 1728, situated on the historic Seisbolwerk city fortifications. It remains one of the city's surviving traditional windmills.

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Nieuwe Kerk

Part of the medieval abbey complex, this church features a large 17th-century organ and serves as a central place of worship within the historic center.

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Koorkerk

Originally the choir of the abbey church, this 14th-century Gothic building houses the memorial tomb of Count William II of Holland.

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Kloostertuin

A quiet courtyard garden located within the walls of the Middelburg Abbey, featuring manicured greenery and surrounded by medieval stone cloisters.

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