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Middelburg

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Our visit to Middelburg was too brief. It was on the first of January – cold and windy, but sunny day. After we visited a couple of Forts and Vlissingen, on our way back to Bergen op Zoom, we decided to stop and see this town as well, as I have been told it’s a beautiful one.

A late walk in night Middelburg
A late walk in night Middelburg

Well, it is a beautiful one. The only issue was that we were there too late and it was already dusk. So, not only it was lockdown, but also dark, so we couldn’t see much.

A late walk in night Middelburg
A late walk in night Middelburg

Yet, from the little time there, I can tell it worth it second visit, so that article wold be updated at sometime in the near future. 😉

Town hall of Middelburg at NY
Town hall of Middelburg at NY

Located approximately 65 km west of Bergen op Zoom, Middelburg is the principal town and regional capital of Zeeland in the Netherlands.

And surely the second visit happened. Only 5 months latter, but who counts! 😁

The second visit in Middelburg

It was a sunny spring day in the beginning of May. As the day before I started towards the train station just to find out there are no trains all day due to some maintenance on the route, today I was even more determinate to go there.

Spring walk around Middelburg
Spring walk around Middelburg

I had a ready to follow route on Google maps from a friend, who knows the city very well. Although we allays have disagreements with that exact navigation, it behaved good enough.

Spring walk around Middelburg
Spring walk around Middelburg

Surely I haven’t followed it strictly, but it was a great advantage having it. It did lead me to spots I won’t go by myself. Very beautiful ones!

The Oostkerk - a Protestant church. It can be spotted on the Middelburg horizon by its characteristic round dome.
The Oostkerk – a Protestant church. It can be spotted on the Middelburg horizon by its characteristic round dome.

I was strolling through the city for hours. Smiling, enjoying the great weather (Egh, windy, of course!) and the beauty around me.

Spring walk around Middelburg
Spring walk around Middelburg

Was really tempted to sit for a coffee somewhere. Especially at the Zeeuws Museum, where the atmosphere was so peaceful and calming and the staff was so welcoming.

Spring walk around Middelburg
Spring walk around Middelburg

Yet I did resist. I didn’t want taking the risk to become lazy and head back to the station. I had way more to explore around! 😉

Beautiful quiet cafe at Middelburg Abbey (The Abbey of our Lady) museum.
Beautiful quiet cafe at Middelburg Abbey (The Abbey of our Lady) museum.

Middelburg Abbey (The Abbey of our Lady) is a former Premonstratensian abbey, which at one time it was the centre of a large monastic complex. Today parts of what survives are used for a museum and as offices.

Middelburg Abbey (The Abbey of our Lady) is a former Premonstratensian abbey, which at one time it was the centre of a large monastic complex. Today parts of what survives are used for a museum and as offices.
Middelburg Abbey (The Abbey of our Lady) is a former Premonstratensian abbey, which at one time it was the centre of a large monastic complex. Today parts of what survives are used for a museum and as offices.

And here is the gallery with the rest of the photos.

Spring walk around Middelburg - the Train station
The Train station
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