4 Monuments to Explore in Overijssel
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Overijssel is a province of the Netherlands located in the eastern part of the country. Its capital city of Zwolle boasts a rich history, but the town of Enschede takes the crown for being the province’s largest city. Overijssel features a number of picturesque natural reserves, including De Weeribben.
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Monuments to Explore in Overijssel
The Engbertsdijksvenen is a state natural monument in the municipality of Twenterand in Overijssel , near Kloosterhaar east of Westerhaar-Vriezenveensewijk near the German border. There are extensive peat areas with heathlands and fens. It is a remnant of the large peat swamp that once covered the northeast of the Netherlands.The area is part of the European network of protected natural areas: Natura 2000 .
Singraven is a country estatebeautifully situated along the Dinkel close to the village of Denekamp. It offers a varied landscape with forests, lanes, fields, meadows, marshes, and the ever-present Dinkel. Tehre are also many special monumental buildings, including the stately House Singraven, behind the Coach House and the ancient water mill with three wheels.
Kasteel Eerde is situated on the Eerde estate in the Overijssel municipality of Ommen . The estate once covered 150 hectares and stretched from the Overijsselse Vecht to the Regge . A stone arch bridge over the moat gives access to the castle.The interior of the castle has largely been preserved in 18th-century style. Fireplaces are paneled in Louis XIV style . There are many portraits of former residents. The castle gardens on the south side are not freely accessible to the public.
The Sassenpoort in the city wall of Zwolle is a city gate that was built in the late 14th and early 15th centuries as part of the city defenses. The architect is unknown. A lot of natural stone was used for construction, especially trachyte and tuff . The Sassenpoort belongs to the Top 100 of the National Office for the Preservation of Monuments .