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| Weesp | ||
| province | North Holland | |
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| Residents | 19.334 (2019) | |
| Tourist info | (0)294 41542 VVV Weesp | |
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Weesp is a city on the Vecht in the Vechtstreek in the province North Holland.
background
Settlement remains from the 6th century BC were found in Weesp. Found. A site from the Middle and Late Iron Age was discovered in the Aetsveld polder south of Weesp. From this it was concluded that around 300-200 BC the banks of the Vecht were already intensively inhabited. Weesp was first mentioned around 1150 as Wisepe or Wesopa, its meaning is "area by the water". This water is the river Vecht, at that time an important link between the Zuiderzee and the Rhine. Until the 13th century the place was under the rule of the diocese of Utrecht. Located on the border between Utrecht and Holland, it has great strategic value and therefore often changes "owner". From 1317 it definitely belongs to Holland. It then rapidly developed into the region's commercial and administrative center. Count Willem V of Holland recognized the weight of Weesp and granted the place city rights in 1355. In the 14th and 15th centuries, Weesp underwent a development that applied to most Dutch cities. During this time the administrative organization was established, which continued until the end of the 18th century. preserved. The 31 richest citizens vote on February 2nd every year notabel (Hpnorren). The Raad van Holland selects seven of these 14 men, three of whom are elected mayors, who take turns every year. Trade relations are also developing. Weesp's most important commodity at that time is cloth. This growth stagnates during disputes between the Hoeken and the Codfish (1350-1490), in whom Weesp, as it lies on the border between Holland and Utrecht, becomes involved. At the end of the 15th century Weesp therefore finds himself in a period of poverty and decline. Weesp's economic crisis lasted until the fifties of the 16th century. At that time, the brewing trade developed above all. The breweries herald the economic upswing of Weesp, especially the export to Amsterdam brings in a lot for Weesp and the beer breweries form the center of Weesp's economic life. In addition to the breweries, at the beginning of the 17th century. also genever and brandy distilleries. The consequences of the war with Spain only made themselves felt late in Weesp. Weesp initially supported the Spanish king, but did not escape pressure from the States General. Weesp is mostly Catholic and the transition to Protestantism is not a heartfelt one. In addition, the uprising against Spain means additional taxes.
For Weesp, this is a period of renewed economic decline. The breweries are all in Catholic hands. After the Peace of Westphalia (1648) only five breweries remain. The production of spirits also collapses after the peace with Spain. This creates a lot of poverty. The Armenian Gasthuis the increased poverty since the twenties of the 18th century. no longer process. This is also due to the large number of strangers who come to town. City officials are hired to track down unwanted strangers and remove them from the city. The Gasthuizen have the task of looking after the local poor. The St. Bartholomeusgasthuis is for the elderly and the disabled. The many orphans are im Burgerweeshuis housed where the children learn trades such as carpenter, tailor or bricklayer. In 1660 this situation changes with the establishment of a poor orphanage. The children from this orphanage are used in the cloth weaving mill, which is restarted in this way - with the cheapest labor.
In 1672 Weesp is besieged by French troops. As soon as this threat is averted, it is decided to make Weesp a fortress town. Together with Naarden, Weesp was given the task of protecting the city of Amsterdam. First a canal was dug, creating an island in the Vecht: the Ossenmarkt (ox market). However, the plans include eight bastions, four of which will be realized, two on the island and two on the south side of the old city. The other four are well designed, but were never created for financial reasons. Two Singles still today mark the places where they should be built. The problems between France and the Republic brought Weesp in the second half of the 17th century. economical boom. The background to this is the import ban on French wine and brandy from 1688. The golden days for the distillers are over ten years later due to poor grain harvests. In 1698, a ban on burning ended this industry.
Weesp will be a city of contrasts. The vast majority of the population is poor and economically it is never really good. Yet a small part of the population is extraordinarily wealthy. An important ruling class was created in Weesp, which had many offices to assign. The mayor us vroedschappen (Magistrates) had around 200 positions to vacate, of which they only held a few themselves. From 1740 a period of economic decline begins again and poverty increases in Weesp. Only the establishment of a porcelain factory in 1757 brings some relief. It was set up with the help of specialists who immigrated from Germany, so-called Wanderarkanisten.
The transition from the 18th to the 19th century is characterized by foreign rule. The resistance against Orange grows in Weesp. The Stadthalter (Willem V) achieved the popularity of his French colleague. To protect himself and his family, he brought Prussian troops (20,000 men) into the country in 1787. After all, he is married to Wilhelmina von Prussia, a niece of Frederick the Great. They remain until 1795 when they are driven out by French revolutionary troops. These are cheered by the people. The enthusiasm disappears after many measures by Napoleon, especially the call for military service of 1806 causes a lot of unrest in Weesp.
After the French withdrew in 1815, a difficult time began for Weesp. The city was impoverished and many houses were empty or dilapidated. Only projects like building the Lutheran Church and building a tobacco industry brought some relief. The 1940s in particular were very bad: late blight in potatoes and cholera even led to riots. A solution to this difficult period came only after 1850 with Van Houten. From this point on, a period of upswing and industrialization began for Weesp.
Cocoa City
Coenraad Johannes van Houten, the earth Indian of cocoa powder, wanted to expand his Delft factory and in 1850 bought the vacant factory "De Adelaar" on the Oude Gracht in Weesp. That was the beginning of a company that would eventually become world famous. Thanks to Van Houten's cocoa, cocoa became a popular drink. All over the world people wanted to mix the Weesp powder with water or milk. Also the by-product, cocoa butter. was profitable for the company. Van Houten expanded greatly and made its mark on the city. Because of the rapid increase in jobs in the factory, the population of Weesp increased dramatically. New residential areas were built in the polders around the old town.
getting there
By plane
By train
When arriving from West and South Germany with the ICE, the journey goes to Amsterdam Centraal, there in one stop clean in the direction Hilversum change. After the train station Diemen follows the train station of Weesp.
When traveling from northern and eastern Germany with the Intercity Berlin - Hanover - Rheine, the journey goes up to Amersfoort, there switch to a stop clean to Amsterdam. After the train station Naarden-Bussum follows the train station of Weesp.
By bus
In the street
Weesp is a little off the highways. Coming from northern and eastern Germany (BAB 30), the Dutch A1 leads from the Bad Bentheim border crossing Amsterdam. Shortly before you reach Amsterdam, it goes to the cross Diemen onto the A9 in the direction of Amstelveen and immediately at the next exit (1) Gaasperplas onto the N236 towards Weesp - Bussum. After a few kilometers you will reach Weesp.
Coming from southern and western Germany (BAB3), the Dutch A12 leads from the Elten / Bergh border crossing Utrecht, at the cross Oudenrijn onto the A2 Amsterdam drive and at the exit Holendrecht (2) onto the A9 towards Diemen. At the exit Gaasperplas (1) The N236 leads towards Weesp - Bussum and after a few kilometers you will reach Weesp.
By boat
At the Vecht inside the fortress Weesp is located on the Ossenmarkt Marina De Zeemeermin, Tel: 0294-431588 (during the summer season).
Of Muiden Coming you have to drive through Weesp first, under the drawbridge and then port behind the "hill" at Ossenmarkt.
Of Utrecht From here you first drive past the two mills in Weesp and stop in front of the "" hill "to starboard.
Pedestrian tariffs: each m € 0.90 / day; Electricity € 1 / day; Shower € 0.50; Water for free; WiFi € 5.00 / day.
mobility
By train
Weesp has a train station on the routes
- of Suffer Centraal - Schiphol - Amsterdam Zuid - Duivendrecht to Almere Centraal - Almere Oostvaarders and
- of Amsterdam Centraal after Naarden-Bussum - Hilversum - Utrecht.
Only stop at Weesp train station stop clean or. sprinters.
In addition to ticket machines, the station also has a sales counter. There is also an elevator, a telephone booth, a toilet and a waiting room as well as a guarded parking space for bicycles with workshop and rental (0294-411690).
By bus
Regional buses run by the transport company from Weesp train station Connexxion:
- 106 via Nederhorst den Berg, Horstermeer, Kortenhoef and 's-Graveland, to Hilversum NS. The bus runs Mon-Sun every 60 minutes. The last bus from Weesp NS leaves at 11:15 p.m., from Hilversum NS at 10:34 p.m.
- 110 via Muiden, Muiderberg, Hakkelaarsbrug and Naarden to Bussum NS. The bus runs Mon-Fri until 7 p.m. every 30 minutes, then every 60 minutes; sat until 6 p.m. every 30 minutes, then every 60 minutes; so every 60 minutes. The last bus leaves Weesp NS at 11:16 p.m., the last bus from Bussum NS leaves at 10:45 p.m.
- 122 via Driemond, Nigtececht and Loenen a / d Vecht, Kerkwijk to Vreeland, Singel. The bus runs every 60 minutes mo-sa. The bus doesn't run on Sunday! The last bus from Weesp NS leaves Mon-Fri at 6:57 p.m., Sat at 5:57 p.m., from Vreeland, Singel at 6:23 p.m., Sat at 5:23 p.m.
OV taxi
The OV taxi is shared with other passengers traveling the same route. The price is therefore lower than that of a normal taxi. The OV taxi must be registered at least half an hour before the start of the journey: 0900-8734682 (€ 0.35 / minute). The retention time is 15 minutes. At the train station the OV taxi stops at the blue and white column.
Tourist Attractions
Weesp is a little off the beaten tourist track around Amsterdam, but nonetheless has a dense inventory of listed buildings.
Churches and synagogue
- Grote of Laurenskerk, Nieuwstraat 1. In its current form, the Great Church was consecrated in 1462 to the martyr and deacon Laurentius and Maria Magdalena. (The church tower is much older, it dates from the 12th century.) Around 1584, the Catholics in Weesp were driven from power and the church became Protestant. After the recent renovation, it was decided to make the Great Church of Weesp accessible to a wider audience. That is why the mo-sa building is rented out as an event space of all kinds. Services: Sun 10.00 a.m.
- Van Houtenkerk NPB, Oudegracht 69. Tel.: 31 (0)20 6230987. The church was built in 1906 in neo-Romanesque and Art Nouveau by order of the ladies J. S. and H.C. van Houten and has a special value as one of the last relics of the Van Houten era after the withdrawal of the cocoa manufacturer Van Houten from Weesp. Restoration 1987-1994. In addition to the services of the Liberal Religious Community NPB, regular concerts take place in the church. The building is open to a book market on every 3rd Saturday of the month.
- Evangelical-Lutherse Kerk, Nieuwstad 36. Tel.: 31 (0)294 414528. Hall church with a wooden bell tower above the front gable, built in 1818-1819. Pointed arch windows and neoclassical entrance. Old inventory. Piano organ from 1779 by J.S. Stockings. The church no longer operates as such and has been sold.
- St. Laurentiuskerk, Herengracht 17. Tel.: 31 (0)294 412530. After the Catholics were removed from the Grote Kerk in 1584, they were up schuilkerken reliant. In 1662 they had one on Achtergracht 13. Thanks to a donation, they were able to convert this property into a Catholic church in 1687. However, it was not allowed to be recognizable as a church on the front facade. This building still exists. In 1790 it was decided to build a new church. In 1792 an empty distillery on the Herengracht was bought and in 1703 the first stone was laid. However, a non-Reformed church was still not allowed to be recognizable as a church. Religious freedom only came after the Batavian Revolution in 1795. The Catholic Church had been completed shortly before and there was no longer any money to build a "proper" facade. This church was in service until 1874. A year later the foundation stone for a new Catholic church was laid and in the following year it was consecrated and consecrated to Saint Lawrence and Saint Mary Magdalene. The upper part of the tower could not be completed until 1900 for financial reasons. From 1949 to 1951 and from 1991 to 1993 the church was restored. The lead-glazed windows from 1911 by F. Nicolas en Zn. From Roermond and seven windows in the priestly choir by the Weesper artist Pieter van Velzen from 1950-1960 are worth seeing. He also made the triumphal cross, tabernacle, baptismal font and the paintings above the organ gallery. The Adema organ still has 5½ stops of the former organ built by Strümphler in 1772 for the schuilkerk. The neo-Gothic interior has been replaced over the years. Mass: Sun 10.30 a.m.
- 1 synagogue, Nieuwstraat 3. The building in which the Weesper Synagogue is located has a rich and eventful history. The Jewish residents of Weesp used a house synagogue on Korte Middenstraat in 1774. By 1840 the building was very dilapidated and it had become too small. The current building on the corner of Nieuwstraat and Hanensteeg was inaugurated in 1840, and there was also a Jewish school on the Nieuwstraat near Groteplein. During the German occupation, the population of Weesp took part in the February strike on February 25 and 26, 1941. All Weesper Jews had been deported by the end of that year. The vast majority of them perished in the concentration camps. The synagogue was ransacked. Only the Holy Ark has survived. In 1947 the Jewish community of Weesp was merged with that of Bussum. The synagogue was initially used as a garage and later, after a restoration in 1986, the employment office was housed here. A plaque was placed on the outer wall in 1984 to commemorate the disappeared Jewish community. In April 1997 the building was used again as a synagogue. Art exhibitions are also held here on a regular basis.
Fortifications
Since 1672 Weesp was part of the Hollandse Waterliniewho have favourited the Dutch heartland with a barrier of water from the Zuiderzee at Muiden to Merwede at Gorinchem protected. From 1871 the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie, later the Stelling van Amsterdam built up. The following fortifications have been preserved in Weesp:
- Bastions of Weesp Fortress. Bakkerschans, Nieuwe Achtkant, Roozeboom, Draaierschans.
- Away with Uitermeer, Uitermeer 1, Weesp. Located between the Vecht, the 's-Gravelandsevaart and the Bussum - Amsterdam (Loodijk) provincial road. Tower fort from 11845 to protect the access routes to Amsterdam at the confluence of the 's-Gravelandsevaart in the Vecht and the Amsterdam - Hilversum railway line. The lock was first fortified in 1673.
- Tower fort on the Ossenmarkt, Ossenmarkt 44. Tower fort from 1859 to 1861. Bomb-proof tower surrounded by a canal. In 1879 (due to the introduction of the explosive shell, this type of fort lost its function) the canal was filled in and an earth wall was built around the fort. In 1983 the original situation was restored.
- Different bunkers. 1939–1940 on Dammerweg, 's-Gravelandseweg, Gooilandseweg, Keverdijk, Kreugerlaan.
building
- 2 town hall, Nieuwstraat 41.
Built 1772–1776 in neoclassical style based on a design by J. Otten Husly. In the building, which looks a bit like a smaller copy of the City Hall of Amsterdam (now the Royal Palace), justice was also administered. They are from that time Group of four and get the dungeons. Today is in the building Gemeentemuseum housed.
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- Sint Bartholomeus Gast- en Armenhuis, Gasthuissteeg 1 / Nieuwstraat 43. Former hospital and poor house from 1623. In the Gasthuissteeg there is the old gate with a carved inscription and a picture of the saint, in the Schoolsteeg a new entrance was created in 1650. In the 20th century it served as a retirement home, today it is used by the city administration.
- House with the 2 lions, Hoogstraat 21.
- Old town hall of Weesperkarspel, Hoogstraat 24. The former municipality of Weesperkarspel (until 1966) had its town hall in Weesp.
- Former china factory, Kromme Elleboogsteeg 2. Weesper porcelain was made here from 1759-1770.
- Residential and storage houses. Especially on Achtergracht, Achteromstraat, Binnenveer, Buitenveer, Het Grote Plein, Hoogstraat, Kerkstraat, Middenstraat, Molenpad, Nieuwstad, Nieuwstraat, Oudegracht, Slijkstraat.
Mills
- 3 't Haantje, Korte Stammerdijk 17. Tel.: 31 (0)294 430573.Coker windmill with gallery (1820). Reopened in May 2003 after restoration. The mill cannot be visited.
- 4 De Vriendschap, Utrechtseweg 11a. Tel.: 31 (0)294 417024.Octagonal gallery Dutchman (18th century/1900). The grain mill is in operation and can be visited on Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and by arrangement.
- De Eendagt, Utrechtseweg 13. Tel.: 31 (0)294 412043. Gallery Dutchman (1691). This sawmill is in operation but cannot be visited.
Museums
- 5 Gemeentemuseum Weesp
, Nieuwstraat 41. Tel.: 31 (0)294 491 245. Website also in English. The first porcelain in the Netherlands was produced in Weesp from 1759 to 1768. An extensive collection of Weesper and Amstel porcelain can be viewed. Furthermore, a picture of the history of the city and the Weesper industries is shown in the exhibition. Promotional material from Van Houten Cacao is shown in a permanent exhibition. The Van Houten factory was located in Weesp from 1850 to 1971.Open: Tue - Thu, Sat - Sun 1.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. Closed: January 1st, Easter Sunday, Pentecost Sunday, August 22nd (Weesper Triatlon), 28.8. (Locks and bridge festival), 13.11. (Moving in Sinterklaas), 5.12. (Sinterklaas) and December 25-26.Price: Admission: Adults € 2.00; Seniors (65) € 1.50; Children (12-18) € 1.00; Children (-12) free.
miscellaneous
- Statue garden / open studio Dirk van Someren, Ossenmarkt 18. In this exhibition garden, which is opposite the tea garden, different visual artists are regularly exhibited.Open: 23 May - 4 October: Wed - Sat 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. In good weather also Sun.
- 1 Vending machine cabinet, Middenstraat 37. Jelle Zijlmans collected around 500 machines and turned them into a museum. Machines from all over the world, most of which are also functional. And they should also be used, the bowls with old coins are ready.
activities
- Boat trip on the Vecht with the saloon ship Moby Queen via Vreeland, the Amsterdam Rijnkanaal (Nigtevecht - Driemond) and the Smal Weesp.
- Rides: June-August Sun 11.00 a.m. (return 3 p.m.). costs € 19.50 p.p. (Children 4-11 € 14.50). Arrangement with 2x coffee / tea, 1x cake and lunch buffet € 37.50 (child € 27.50). Without lunch buffet € 25.00 (child € 20)
- Departure. from the VVV landing stage on the Hoogstraat across from house number 27 in Weesp. The landing stage is within walking distance from Weesp train station.
- Reservations: VVV service shop (Hoogstraat 10, Tel.:0294-415427) or Shipping company Tisset (Tel: 036-5317284 / Mail: [email protected]).
shop
market
- Grote Plein / Nieuwstraat. General goods market with 41 stalls.Open: Tue 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Koopavond
Fri 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
kitchen
At the VVV pier in the Hoogstraat there is an overview map with the location of various shops and restaurants.
Cheap
- Lunchoom 't Carillon, Nieuwstraat 36.
- Ice cream parlor Nelis. Best ice cream parlor in the area with only fresh ingredients.Open: Mon 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Tue 9.30 a.m. - 11 p.m., Wed - Sat 10 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
medium
- Spijslokaal Rubens, Herengracht 33. Tel.: (0)294 414726. Terrace on the water. Live music every 1st Saturday of the month. Reservation recommended.Open: Kitchen: Mon - Sun 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.Price: three-course menu with a choice of € 26.00; main course only € 16.00; Children's menu (3 courses) € 14.00.
Upscale
- Café-Diner Weesperplein, Slijkstraat 43. Tel.: (0)294 482820. Cafe-diner `t Weesperplein is located in the main shopping street of Weesp. In this restaurant you feel inside as outside - with a real tree in the middle of the dining room, the branches of which stretch out over the tables.Open: Kitchen: Tue - Sat 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun Mon 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.Price: Lunch: Bel. Rolls € 6-8; Lunch parade for 2 people. € 19.50; Beef carpaccio € 10; Soups € 6; Egg dishes € 6.50-7.50; Tosti € 3.50. Dinner: starters € 7-11; Main courses € 16-23; Desserts € 7-9; Cheese platter € 11.
- Meyer's Culicafe, Nieuwstad 84. Tel.: (0)294 415463. Meyers CuliCafe is a cozy restaurant with a terrace on the water. The CuliCafe only works with fresh products and ingredients. Also primeurs like canners (Canadian crabs), suckling lamb, asparagus and Dutch game. As a result, the Meyers CuliCafe menu changes regularly. The CuliCafe offers meals à la carte or three- and four-course menus. Meyers Culicafé was mentioned as Bib Gourmand in Michelin Gids in 2009.
nightlife
accommodation
Bed & Breakfast
- Boerenhofstede "De Overhorn", ’S-Gravelandseweg 50-51. Tel.: (0)294 455888, (0)6 21230773. Two apartments are available to guests here: the Vecht room at the front and the Naardermeer room at the back. Both apartments offer space for two or three people and are located on the first floor of the summer house. Both apartments have a TV, WiFi connection, magazines and books. The bright bathroom has a shower, sink and toilet and must be shared with the residents of the front room. Breakfast is served in the large eat-in kitchen. As far as possible, organic (regional) products are served.Price: € 75 per night (from two nights) in a double room.
- B&B De Willigen, Nigtevechtseweg 186-188, 3633 XX Vreeland. Tel.: (0)6 51798045 (mobile). "De Willigen" Logies is located between the villages of Vreeland and Nigtevecht, directly on the Vecht. The accommodation consists of seven common rooms with seating and a kitchen that can be shared. There is also a sunny terrace with a garden right on the Vecht. All rooms have an opportunity to make coffee and tea.Price: single € 40-70; double € 70-110; 3Z € 115-135; 4 rooms € 140-160. The prices include accommodation, breakfast, towels, use of the Internet. Tourist tax of € 0.75 p.p.p.n. in addition, surcharge for 1 night € 5.00 p.p.
hotel
- Het Hart van Weesp, Herengracht 35. Tel.: (0)294 419353. The two-star hotel "Hart van Weesp" is located on the central canal of Weesp. The hotel has a large terrace facing south. It can also be reached by boat and is a popular meeting point for cyclists. Affordable menus are available in the neighboring eatery "Rubens". The hotel has 5 single, 23 double, 3 three-person and 2 four-person rooms. All rooms are equipped with bathroom and fast TV. Five rooms have a water bed. The hotel also has 3 apartments that can be rented for a longer period of time.Price: single € 58; Double room when occupied by 1 person. € 67; Double € 91; 3 rooms € 127; 4 rooms € 159.Breakfast an additional € 8.
security
- Weesp Police Station, Hoogstraat 70. Open: Mon Wed 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Tue Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thu 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Fri 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.
health
Pharmacies
Practical advice
- Post office, Oude Canal 65. Tel.: (0)900 7678526. Open: Mon 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Tue - Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.
trips
literature
Web links
- http://www.weesp.nl/ - Weesp official website
