Naarden was granted its city rights in 1300 (the only town in the Gooi with these rights) and later developed into a fortified garrison town with a textile industry.
In 1572, the city was sacked and burnt down, and only 60 people survived the Massacre of Naarden. The massacre was committed by Spanish soldiers against the townspeople of Naarden as part of a punitive expedition against Dutch rebels later known as the Spanish Fury. The destruction of the city galvanized the Dutch rebels, leading them to continue the Dutch War of Independence against Spain.[3]
Naarden is an example of a star fort, complete with fortified walls and a moat. The moat and walls have been restored on numerous occasions, most notably during the French era (1795-1814).[when?] After the Battle of Leipzig (1813), the Netherlands were liberated by an allied force of Dutch, Prussian and Russian armies. During this period, Naarden was besieged for months since the French commander didn't believe that Napoleon was captured. In May 1814, the French soldiers left the city in a retreat with honour (see Siege of Naarden (1813-1814).
John Amos Comenius, 17th century Moravian born Czech educator was buried in the city, and his mausoleum is open for visitors.
Despite its earlier importance, Naarden's population was surpassed by Hilversum in the 18th century and today it is smaller than its neighbour Bussum.
Aerial photograph of Naarden, inter-war period
The city's distinctive shape made it a rallying point for Allied bombers returning to England after raids on Germany.[4]
Naarden was a separate municipality until 2015. On 1 January 2016, the municipality of Naarden merged with Muiden and Bussum to form the new municipality of Gooise Meren.
Economy
The company Stork B.V. had its head office in Naarden.[5]
Geography
Map of the former municipality of Naarden, June 2015
The city of Naarden is located in the municipality of Gooise Meren in the west of the Netherlands. It is situated in the Gooi region in the southeast of the province of North Holland.
Attractions
City hall
Fortress gate
Naarden is the home of the Dutch Fortress Museum (Nederlands Vestingmuseum). Naarden hosts the bi-annual Naarden Photo Festival and, on Good Friday, a performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion in the local church, which is called the Great Church or St. Vitus Church.
The Great Church
The Great Church (Grote Kerk) in Marktstraat dates from the 15th century. Prior to the Protestant Reformation it was named for St. Vitus. It is one of the oldest surviving churches in The Netherlands, having had the good fortune to survive the Spanish invasion of 1572 and the subsequent burning of the town. The church has numerous wooden vaults that are painted with scenes from the Old and New Testaments. These were hidden for many years and were only rediscovered in a recent restoration. The church is the venue for a number of cultural activities such as organ music nights and the bi-annual Naarden Photo festival.
The Spanish House, with design commemorating the massacre of 1572
The Spanish House (Spaanse Huis), situated at Turfpoortstraat 27, was originally a church building converted to house migrants. In 1572 Spanish troops conducted a massacre of some 700 inhabitants who had gathered to hear a peace proposal. The Spanish then fired on the assembled citizens, and went on to set fire to the town. A plaque above the lintel of the door and below the eaves commemorates the massacre. In 1615, after the population had reestablished itself, they built the city hall on the site. Part of the building was given over to De Waag (The Scales House), the municipal office entrusted with the verification of weights and measures. The building later served a French garrison as a bakery, turning out over 1000 loaves per day. From 1967 until 1992 it served as the Comenius museum. Today, the historic building serves as the Weegschaal Museum.
Naarden is also the place where John Amos Comenius is buried in a mausoleum on Klooster straat. This place receives many visitors from Czechia, where he was born. Comenius is known as the inventor of our school system with grades and different classes. [6][circular reference][which?]
^"Postcodetool for 1411EC". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
^ ab"Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
^Arnade, Peter J. (2008). Beggars, Iconoclasts, and Civic Patriots: The Political Culture of the Dutch Revolt. Cornell University Press. ISBN978-0801474965.
^"Five Dutch fortresses straight out of a fairy tale". I Amsterdam. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
^"Contact information 2012-01-16 at the Wayback Machine." Stork B.V. Retrieved on 10 January 2012. "Stork Head office Stork B.V. Amersfoortsestraatweg 7 1412 KA NAARDEN".
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Naarden Dutch pronunciation ˈnaːrde n listen is a city and former municipality in the Gooi region in the province of North Holland Netherlands It has been part of the new municipality of Gooise Meren since 2016 NaardenCityAerial photography of the historic city of NaardenNaardenLocation in the NetherlandsShow map of NetherlandsNaardenLocation in the province of North Holland in the NetherlandsShow map of North HollandCoordinates 52 17 43 N 05 09 44 E 52 29528 N 5 16222 E 52 29528 5 16222 Coordinates 52 17 43 N 05 09 44 E 52 29528 N 5 16222 E 52 29528 5 16222CountryNetherlandsProvinceNorth HollandMunicipalityGooise MerenElevation 1 3 m 10 ft Population 2021 2 Total17 555Demonym s Naardenees NaardenaarTime zoneUTC 1 CET Summer DST UTC 2 CEST Postcode1410 1414Area code035Websitewww wbr naarden wbr nl Contents 1 History 2 Economy 3 Geography 3 1 Attractions 4 Transport 5 Notable residents 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksHistory EditSee also Massacre of Naarden See also Siege of Naarden 1673 Naarden was granted its city rights in 1300 the only town in the Gooi with these rights and later developed into a fortified garrison town with a textile industry In 1572 the city was sacked and burnt down and only 60 people survived the Massacre of Naarden The massacre was committed by Spanish soldiers against the townspeople of Naarden as part of a punitive expedition against Dutch rebels later known as the Spanish Fury The destruction of the city galvanized the Dutch rebels leading them to continue the Dutch War of Independence against Spain 3 Naarden is an example of a star fort complete with fortified walls and a moat The moat and walls have been restored on numerous occasions most notably during the French era 1795 1814 when After the Battle of Leipzig 1813 the Netherlands were liberated by an allied force of Dutch Prussian and Russian armies During this period Naarden was besieged for months since the French commander didn t believe that Napoleon was captured In May 1814 the French soldiers left the city in a retreat with honour see Siege of Naarden 1813 1814 John Amos Comenius 17th century Moravian born Czech educator was buried in the city and his mausoleum is open for visitors Despite its earlier importance Naarden s population was surpassed by Hilversum in the 18th century and today it is smaller than its neighbour Bussum Aerial photograph of Naarden inter war period The city s distinctive shape made it a rallying point for Allied bombers returning to England after raids on Germany 4 Naarden was a separate municipality until 2015 On 1 January 2016 the municipality of Naarden merged with Muiden and Bussum to form the new municipality of Gooise Meren Economy EditThe company Stork B V had its head office in Naarden 5 Geography Edit Map of the former municipality of Naarden June 2015 The city of Naarden is located in the municipality of Gooise Meren in the west of the Netherlands It is situated in the Gooi region in the southeast of the province of North Holland Attractions Edit City hall Fortress gate Naarden is the home of the Dutch Fortress Museum Nederlands Vestingmuseum Naarden hosts the bi annual Naarden Photo Festival and on Good Friday a performance of Bach s St Matthew Passion in the local church which is called the Great Church or St Vitus Church The Great Church The Great Church Grote Kerk in Marktstraat dates from the 15th century Prior to the Protestant Reformation it was named for St Vitus It is one of the oldest surviving churches in The Netherlands having had the good fortune to survive the Spanish invasion of 1572 and the subsequent burning of the town The church has numerous wooden vaults that are painted with scenes from the Old and New Testaments These were hidden for many years and were only rediscovered in a recent restoration The church is the venue for a number of cultural activities such as organ music nights and the bi annual Naarden Photo festival The Spanish House with design commemorating the massacre of 1572 The Spanish House Spaanse Huis situated at Turfpoortstraat 27 was originally a church building converted to house migrants In 1572 Spanish troops conducted a massacre of some 700 inhabitants who had gathered to hear a peace proposal The Spanish then fired on the assembled citizens and went on to set fire to the town A plaque above the lintel of the door and below the eaves commemorates the massacre In 1615 after the population had reestablished itself they built the city hall on the site Part of the building was given over to De Waag The Scales House the municipal office entrusted with the verification of weights and measures The building later served a French garrison as a bakery turning out over 1000 loaves per day From 1967 until 1992 it served as the Comenius museum Today the historic building serves as the Weegschaal Museum Naarden is also the place where John Amos Comenius is buried in a mausoleum on Klooster straat This place receives many visitors from Czechia where he was born Comenius is known as the inventor of our school system with grades and different classes 6 circular reference which Transport EditThe nearest station is Naarden Bussum railway station which has services to Almere Amersfoort Amsterdam and Utrecht Notable residents EditSee also Gooise Meren Notable people Nordin Amrabat born 1987 football player Willem Arondeus 1894 1943 professional artist author and Dutch Resistance member Tom Coronel born 1972 racing driver Maarten de Bruijn born 1965 product designer Annemarie Groen born 1955 backstroke swimmer Egbert Haverkamp Begemann born 1923 art historian Tom van t Hek born 1958 field hockey player and coach Frank Martin 1890 1974 Swiss composer who lived in Naarden from 1954 Bertil Schmull born 1946 engraver Salomon van Ruysdael 1602 1670 painter Jacob Spiers born 1987 anthropologist and professional jump rope athleteSee also Edit Netherlands portalNaarderbos Spanish EmpireReferences Edit Postcodetool for 1411EC Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland in Dutch Het Waterschapshuis Retrieved 19 March 2014 a b Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021 Central Bureau of Statistics Retrieved 29 April 2022 Arnade Peter J 2008 Beggars Iconoclasts and Civic Patriots The Political Culture of the Dutch Revolt Cornell University Press ISBN 978 0801474965 Five Dutch fortresses straight out of a fairy tale I Amsterdam Retrieved November 11 2018 Contact information Archived 2012 01 16 at the Wayback Machine Stork B V Retrieved on 10 January 2012 Stork Head office Stork B V Amersfoortsestraatweg 7 1412 KA NAARDEN John Amos ComeniusExternal links Edit Naarden travel guide from Wikivoyage Official website A view on the old city of Naarden Wikimedia Commons has media related to Naarden Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Naarden amp oldid 1136235643, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
