Vestingmuseum descends into the Turfpoort bastion
In Naarden, casemates, ramparts, cannons and archaeology tell how a fortified town was designed, defended and adapted.
Beneath the rampart
Walk through the casemates and look at the thickness, passages and ventilation. On top of the rampart it becomes clear how earth and masonry together provided protection.
Cannon fire with explanation
Demonstrations and Schuttersdagen make the sound and operation tangible. Follow the safety instructions and ask which type of artillery historically stood on this spot.
Archeohotspot and boat trip
Finds and research offer a different perspective from military spectacle; a boat shows the star shape from the water. Both depend on the calendar and the weather.
Choose one field of fire on top of the rampart and find below which casemate, protected passage or ammunition room supported it. Then compare the map with the actual view.
Before you go
Tuesday–Sunday 10.30–17.00; closed on Monday for maintenance. Arrive before 16.30 and check for shorter hours on event days.