Beleef Woerden
Historical highlights in Woerden
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Climb the Petrustoren for a stunning view!
You can see its history reflected anywhere in the city
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Experience Dutch crafts
Experience Dutch crafts
The Windhond is a round stone mill built in Woerden 1755. Today the mill is well maintained and an important part of the cityscape.
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City museum
City museum
The City museum (Stadsmuseum) is located in the heart of Woerden. In this former 16th-century 'Stedehuys' with a pillory, both history and art can be admired. The museum building itself is already an attraction.
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Reypenaer Cheese Warehouse
Reypenaer Cheese Warehouse
Reypenaer ripens its cheeses in a historic cheese warehouse in Woerden, dating back to 1906. A particularly beautiful taste is created due to the microclimate, tempature and humidity.
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Climb the Petrus tower
Climb the Petrus tower
The Petrus tower is a strikingly beautiful monument in Woerden. You can climb this extraordinary tower and enjoy the beautiful view over Woerden from the top.
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Visit the over 600 year-old Kasteel Woerden
Visit the over 600 year-old Kasteel Woerden
The Castle is over 600 years old and one of the most appealing monuments of the Green Heart of Holland. Kasteel Woerden is a unique historical location in the city center of Woerden.
A traditional Farmers Market Town
Traditionally, Woerden is an authentic Farmers Market Town. It is hard to imagine Woerden without farmers, citizens, country people, cheese, Cow Market and the many regional products. Admire the negotiating by "handjeklap" on the Cheese Market, where the prices are still written on the historic "Kaasbel" and discover more about the history of cheese during a Cheese City walk with a Gilde guide.
More about the farmersmarkets
Experience the Roman history
Woerden was located along the Roman Limes and is therefore one of the six Limes junctions. The Limes is a Roman border that ran straight through the Netherlands. Throughout the city there are several Roman art objects on display.
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Walking along the Limes
Walking along the Limes
Walking along the Limes. Follow in the footsteps of Roman soldiers while you walk along the Limes and discover the archaeological sites.
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Drive-in-museum
Drive-in-museum
Possibly the most fun way to park your car! Drive-in-museum is located in parking garage Castellum in Woerden. You can admire various archaeological finds here.
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Roman Art Route
Roman Art Route
The rich Roman history is reflected in this beautiful Roman Art Route. Visit all of the sites.
Tip: Take the Leo Gestel Route!
Admire the great works of art
Admire the great artworks of Leo Gestel throughout the city center of Woerden! Leo Gestel, who is originally from Woerden, is known for his beautiful paintings and artworks. You can obtain the route at VVV Woerden (Emmakade 6a).
Take a look at the route