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History & culture

Buildings, museums and traces of regional history.

The avenue at Haus Hertefeld.

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Schloss Hertefeld: a place with several historical layers

Hertefeld invites questions about how a historic place continues to be used.

The bridge and gatehouse at Burg Boetzelaer.

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Burg Boetzelaer: rebuilding and historic fabric

Distinguish the appearance of a complete castle from its surviving evidence.

Haus Rosendal in Hasselt, Bedburg-Hau.

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Haus Rosendal: reading an exterior carefully

At Haus Rosendal in Bedburg-Hau, careful observation begins with identifying the right place.

Rows of graves at Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.

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Visiting Reichswald Forest War Cemetery respectfully

Remembrance, individual lives and a quiet visit take precedence.

The entrance to the Freedom Museum in Groesbeek.

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Vrijheidsmuseum: approaching history with time and questions

A few clear questions can shape a visit to the museum in Groesbeek.

St Nicholas Chapel in Nijmegen’s Valkhof Park.

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At the Valkhof: town history between ruins and views

At Valkhofpark, individual structures, terrain and views towards the Waal belong together.

Nijmegen’s skyline with the Stevenskerk tower.

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Stevenskerk as a landmark in Nijmegen

The church helps make sense of Nijmegen from different directions.

St Martini in Emmerich.

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St Martini in Emmerich: a church beside the river

St Martini connects the Rhine frontage with a layered building history.

The sculpture park in Rees.

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Sculptures in Rees: discovering art in public space

Form, setting and movement shape a sculpture walk.