Discover things to do in Deventer
After reading this blog you will know where to go to in Deventer. We already made a shortlist for you with the must do’s. Want to get the best out of your trip? Play a City Game in Deventer.
Lebuinus Church
It is a Gothic hall church, built between 1450 and 1525. The Calvinists took over in 1580 and they completely eliminated the interior decoration and renamed it the Great Church. Today, the temple belongs to the Protestant Church in the Netherlands, while the tower belongs to the Municipality.
Town Hall
The town hall of Deventer is located on the Grote Kerkhof opposite the Lebuïnuskerk in Deventer. Because the present town hall includes buildings and building components dating from different time periods, you get to experience various architectural styles. Can you believe the Deventer town hall has always been located at the same place? Don’t forget check the web site.
Toy Museum
Do you want an even more special experience? Then head over to the Toy Museum. Because of the collection and interaction, this makes the museum an appealing place for the young and old! The Toy Museum really gives every visitor a special experience. Hence, the combination of the special collection and the interactivity make it a true experience for everyone.
Wilhelminafontein
On the edge of the city, there is the fountain of Wilhelmina. The monument is the work of the architect of the city of Deventer J.A. Mulock Houwer. The construction of the fountain had been planned to start in 1893, because of the completion of the Deventer water pipeline. However, due to lack of funds the construction had to be abandoned. In 1898 the opportunity arose to install a fountain again.
