On the bridge

Crossing the IJssel river on the 'stadsbrug' (city bridge) on foot from the centre of Kampen to the train station on the other side.

Arches

Arches above an alley in the historic centre of Kampen.

Bakery

This beautiful building in Art Nouveau style is a bakery and confectioner's shop in Kampen.

And this is the view around the corner.

Alley view

A late afternoon view from the Oudestraat into the shadows of an alley called the Melksteeg, in the city of Kampen. The fishing net hanging there at the end is from a pet supply store.

Old wall advertising

On several locations the city of Kampen has placed back old and restored wall advertisements from former retailers. On the corner of the Geerstraat and Bovennieuwstraat 2 examples can be found. The one on top is from a bakery run by the Siemerink family until 1938. The sign says:

"W. Siemerink. Brood, Banket. Kandij en Ontbijtkoek. Oudst adres voor Kamperkoekjes" 

("W. Siemerink. Bread, Pastry, Rock Candy and Gingerbread. The oldest address for Kamper Cookies") 

The sign below is from De Korenschoof, a bakery specialised in several kinds of typical Dutch bread and cookies, all first quality. The owners were Mr Stoffer and his wife, who run the bakery in Kampen until 1978.


Happy Weekend! :)

Koornmarktspoort

View on the Koornmarktspoort (lit: 'Wheat Market Gate') in Kampen, one of the city gates. It was originally part of the city wall and is the oldest of the Kampen city gates.

The central block and gate were built in the 14th century. At this side, where I took both photos earlier this month, is the Koornmarkt (wheat market square) and the other side faces the river IJssel.

Botermarkt

View on a sunny Botermarkt (lit; 'Butter Market') in the centre of Kampen, with the Nieuwe Toren ('New Tower') in the background.
During the Middle Ages this square was the location for a butter market, hence the name. Before that it was a cemetery belonging to a nearby monastery.

Down the stairs

Looking down from the 3rd floor inside the Stedelijk Museum (City Museum) of Kampen.

Lunchtime

Enjoying a cup of tea while my sandwich was being made, Saturday a week ago around noon in Kampen.

Have a great weekend! :)

Glass art

"The Last Supper Now" with works of Michel van Overbeeke (1942) is an interesting exhibition currently in the Stedelijk Museum Kampen (Kampen City Museum). Van Overbeeke is a versatile artist; he draws, paints, creates glass bronze and ceramic sculptures, photographs and makes videos.

All the items shown in the exhibition depict the Last Supper (het Laatste Avondmaal in Dutch), like this glass table.
The official site of Michel van Overbeeke can be found HERE.

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Sun and head

A double relief stone seen in the Oudestraat 154 in Kampen picturing a sun and a head. Where the relief stones come from and what they mean is unknown. Certain is that the relief stone with the sun dates from before 1897, as there is a photo from that year showing it.

De Bonte Os sign

Herberg De Bonte Os ("The Coloured Ox Inn") is a steakhouse restaurant at the Torenstraat in Kampen that, according to their website, is known for their love for fresh beef. I haven't been inside so can't tell you if their food is good, however I really like how they present themselves at the outside!

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Kampen city gate

Walking on the Broederweg to the Broederpoort: one of the three remaining city gates in Kampen. Built in 1465 the structure used to be part of an earth wall that was meant to defend the city.

In 1950 the Broederpoort was set up as a city museum, which lasted until 1983 when the museum moved to another spot. Then from 1983 to 1987 it was a scientific medical centre. Nowadays the gate is being used for exhibitions and as a romantic wedding location.

Portrait

Partly hidden by some market stalls is this mural on the side wall of the Stedelijk Museum (City Museum) in Kampen. A number of artists was asked to make a design, and this portrait made by Henk Neijenhuis from Zwolle was chosen because of the inquisitive look and the beautiful eyes that look right at you.

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A visit to Kampen

The coming week I will show you photos I took in Kampen yesterday, a city and old Hanseatic city at the IJssel river in the province of Overijssel. It has a beautiful old town centre. This is a view on the Oudestraat, the main shopping street and pedestrian zone.

Happy Sunday!