Today, I was back in Veere, a beautiful city in Zeeland that you shouldn't miss when you visit this province someday. I will share some photos, and just a bit of history, to give an impression. The town's many monuments reflect its rich history. The source of that historic wealth lies in the port, which used to be connected directly to the sea. It was around the year 1470 that Veere really prospered. The first fortifications, the Great Church and City Hall, were all built around this time. Veere became the official depository for Scottish wool in 1541, which caused the town's economy to bloom.
Veere is beautiful with so much history! It’s fascinating to think of the centuries of stories these towns hold.
The buildings are wonderfully unique reflecting the culture and character of the past.
I am always amazed and impressed at how immaculate these towns are! Perfectly clean and well maintained. Never a thing out of place. Like model towns from a book.
How interesting about the church providing water for the town. I’d love hearing the reason for the deliberate flooding during WWII. Maybe a story for another day. Very nice article.
In 1944 the allied armies desperately needed a well functioning large-scale harbor to supply their troops. But they also wanted to move to Berlin fast. They put all energy on the second aim, and ignored the access route to Antwerp that had already been liberated. It gave Nazi Germany the time to reinforce the access route to Antwerp that goes through the Dutch territory of Zeeland. The Northern side of the access route is the south coast of Walcheren. They then bombed the dikes so the island of Walcheren was inundated. It is doubtful if this was to the Allied advantage, it likely made concurring the island more complicated.
Veere is beautiful with so much history! It’s fascinating to think of the centuries of stories these towns hold.
The buildings are wonderfully unique reflecting the culture and character of the past.
I am always amazed and impressed at how immaculate these towns are! Perfectly clean and well maintained. Never a thing out of place. Like model towns from a book.
How interesting about the church providing water for the town. I’d love hearing the reason for the deliberate flooding during WWII. Maybe a story for another day. Very nice article.
In 1944 the allied armies desperately needed a well functioning large-scale harbor to supply their troops. But they also wanted to move to Berlin fast. They put all energy on the second aim, and ignored the access route to Antwerp that had already been liberated. It gave Nazi Germany the time to reinforce the access route to Antwerp that goes through the Dutch territory of Zeeland. The Northern side of the access route is the south coast of Walcheren. They then bombed the dikes so the island of Walcheren was inundated. It is doubtful if this was to the Allied advantage, it likely made concurring the island more complicated.
Thank you
What a beautiful city! Thanks for sharing!
It's one of my favorites in Zeeland
Lovely Veere - great pictures. What a town full of fascinating history. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, yes it is beautifully preserved.
I want to go there!
enjoy! And thanks for the recommendation.