The Grote Kerk or Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk (Church of Our Lady) is the most important monument and a landmark of Breda.
Breda is a city in the southern part of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Brabant.
As a fortified city, it was of strategic military and political significance. Although a direct fiefdom of the Holy Roman Emperor, the city obtained a municipal charter; the acquisition of Breda, through marriage, by the House of Nassau.
Park Valkenberg
Herb garden.
Begijnhof
The Breda Beguinage is a walled complex consisting of cottages and a small church in the centre of the Dutch city of Breda. The 29 houses divided into two courtyards are grouped around a herb garden.
Statue two beguines in conversation.
St Catherine’s Chapel.
Little Breda’s Begijnhof Museum is located at Catharinastraat 29, one of the Begijnhuisjes at the beginning of the Begijnhof.
Here is a living room and kitchen as a beguine used to have. Upstairs, small displays still highlight aspects of beguine life
The garden is named after Willem Merkx, a local figure who contributed to the cultural and historical heritage of the area.
The garden is a beautiful space for walks, quiet reflection, or a casual visit.
St Joost Chapel.
It is the oldest chapel in Breda and was built about 1436.
The altar.
Sint Antionius church.
The church was built in 1837.
Pavillon Queen Wilhelmina.
The Pavillon is build in 1867.
It belongs to the Royal Military Academy (KMA)
Brecht huis.
It is build in the 14th century.
The House of Brecht is one of Breda’s court houses, built around a courtyard garden.
The house takes its name from the Van Brecht family who lived there in the 16th century.
Nowadays the building houses the library of the Royal Military Academy (KMA)
Het Spanjaardsgat.
The Spanjaardsgat is a water gate located between the Granate Tower and the Dove Tower of Breda Castle in the center of Breda.
The Spanjaardsgat is located near the Port of Breda.
Harbour of Breda
The Synagoge
Breda castle.
Breda castle.