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| dinsdag, 04 maart 2008 22:26 |
 Stevensweert underwent a dramatic refurbishment programme in the early 1980s. Many of the historical buildings and streets in the town centre were restored to their original state. Today, Stevensweert — with its centuries-old buildings, streets paved with brickwork and stone, replica village pump in the market square, traditional street lamps and original cannon (still fired on special occasions) — has recaptured the look and feel of the past.Visitors can get a taste of bygone days by taking guided tours organised by the Streekmuseum Stevensweert/Ohe en Laak. If you prefer to explore on your own, pick lip the leaflet "A Walk through Stevensweert" for  a self-guided tour. Afterwards, enjoy a refreshment in one of Stevensweert's charming pavement cafes. Besides the fortress, Streekmuseum Stevensweert/Ohé en Laak, the regional museum, is also well worth a visit. Located at Jan van Steffeswert Square, it paints a picture of the town's turbulent and impressive past.The museum's main exhibits focus on archaeological finds, the fortifications, the coins of the Counts of Van den Bergh, and Walburg Castle. Count Reinier Vincent van Hompesch purchased the Castle in 1719. It remained the family property until the beginning of the twentieth century, when the impressive building was sold and gradually demolished. Only the Hompesche mill, built in 1722, has been preserved.  Once you have learned about Stevensweert's past and are ready to return to the present, you might want to visit one of the marinas or campsites around Stevensweert and Ohé en Laak, an area highly popular with water sports enthusiasts. You can sail, surf, swim, canoe, water-ski or simply relax and sunbathe.
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| Laatst aangepast op maandag, 23 maart 2009 21:13 |
