Blogs from s-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant, Netherlands, Europe

It was our plan to go to mass at St. Jan Cathedral in ‘s Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch), but we took too long to get going and got there late. So instead we walked around this gorgeous building and nearby streets to admire the architecture and feeling of the city. I believe that the church was built between 1200 and 1500 AD. In those days parishioners would have donated their expertise and labour being good members of the parish. Den Bosch has a long and interesting history throughout the middle ages and more recent times, having been a stronghold during several wars and occupations by the French and Spanish at different times, too long a history to write here. We had lunch with good friends Marianne and Pieter in Boxtel and spent many hours chatting about our ... read more

This was my last day (and best day) in the nice City of Den Bosch (s-Hertogenbosch). I walked about a half KM from my B&B hotel to my bus stop; then took a bus to Den Bosch Station. I met up with two TB friends for a walking tour and more. We walked by the nice typical canals and old row buildings. We walked through the Jheronimus Bosch Art Center and saw some interesting artwork. (This city was named after J. Bosch.) After checking out the art we walked by the canals then made a stop for a light lunch break. Then was a hi-point of the day as we took a great boat tour of the canals with views of De Citadel. I recon this fort dates back far in history to that of the ... read more

After my meetup with my TB friend, I finally knew how to find my nearby bus stop that would get me to the Den Bosch Station; where I could do my own travels in town by bus. I rode a bus to the station then a second bus to Sint-Janskathedraal. (It was very handy having the free handout maps of Dutch cities.) This is a nice old historic church, much like other nice old Dutch churches. I loved the high beautiful ceilings and the many fine stained glass windows. They also had a nice old large pipe organ. (To this day I still have never herd a big pipe organ play in person...and that would be a good experience for me.) I made it back to my hotel and spent the rest of my day at ... read more