We loved our trip to Nijmegen last year and did not expect to be back so soon. It is a great place to visit with its rich history. It is considered to be the oldest settlement in The Netherlands although some point out that the Romans granted city status to Maastricht before Nijmegen. The sort of rivalry that goes on in most countries!
We travel light so only needed our backpack!
Our first view was across the water to the bridge. Something reminded us of Sydney.
We walked along the pedestrian street with interesting shops and very old buildings.
This is the accommodation that we used previously. We sat in the room that projected over the street to watch the passing parade!
This is the focal point of the main square. The detail on the building was elaborate.
St Stevens church dominates the town and can be seen above the old buildings.
We remembered this old pub and an enjoyable visit. Alas it was closed so Tony and I had a pretend beer. We returned in the afternoon for the real thing including a local beer.
We made do with coffee. The cake is Nijmegenaartje...a Nijmegen hazelnut tart! Delicious.
On the hillside are the remains of the old castle. Originally from Charlemagne and rebuilt by Barbarossa. Only this section of a chapel and the church remain.
It is a most unusual church being octagonal. The only one of its kind in Western Europe.
We had a great day with a few beers in the oldest pub in Nijmegen but the fourth oldest in the country. We sailed a little after 6pm and watched the country side slip by as we enjoyed happy hour and later dinner.
We travel light so only needed our backpack!
Our first view was across the water to the bridge. Something reminded us of Sydney.
We walked along the pedestrian street with interesting shops and very old buildings.
This is the accommodation that we used previously. We sat in the room that projected over the street to watch the passing parade!
This is the focal point of the main square. The detail on the building was elaborate.
St Stevens church dominates the town and can be seen above the old buildings.
We remembered this old pub and an enjoyable visit. Alas it was closed so Tony and I had a pretend beer. We returned in the afternoon for the real thing including a local beer.
We made do with coffee. The cake is Nijmegenaartje...a Nijmegen hazelnut tart! Delicious.
On the hillside are the remains of the old castle. Originally from Charlemagne and rebuilt by Barbarossa. Only this section of a chapel and the church remain.
It is a most unusual church being octagonal. The only one of its kind in Western Europe.
We had a great day with a few beers in the oldest pub in Nijmegen but the fourth oldest in the country. We sailed a little after 6pm and watched the country side slip by as we enjoyed happy hour and later dinner.
2 comments:
some stunning photos
There certainly are some fascinating buildings! I remember you telling us about that accommodation!
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