Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Enschede, Netherlands

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1.2 km
Ascend 5 m
Descend 7 m

Experience Enschede in Netherlands in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Enschede

Sight 1: Sint Jozef

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Sint Jozef

The St. Joseph's Church is a Roman Catholic church at Oldenzaalsestraat 115 in the Dutch city of Enschede, on the edge of the district Het Zeggelt and an example of the St. Georgius Basilica in Almelo.

Wikipedia: Sint-Jozefkerk (Enschede) (NL), Heritage Website

420 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 2: Nationaal Muziekkwartier

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Nationaal Muziekkwartier

The National Music Quarter, located in Enschede, is a collaboration between Wilminktheater and Muziekcentrum Enschede, Metropool Enschede, Nationale Reisopera, the Orchestra of the East, De Muziekschool Twente and ArtEZ Conservatory.

Wikipedia: Nationaal Muziekkwartier (NL), Website

312 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 3: Grote Kerk

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Grote Kerk

The Grote Kerk is a church building on the Oude Markt in Enschede. The original church dates from the Middle Ages, but underwent major changes in the 19th century.

Wikipedia: Grote Kerk (Enschede) (NL), Heritage Website

215 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 4: Het ei van Ko

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The Egg of Ko is a work of art in the center of the Dutch city of Enschede. The designer, artist Joop Hekman, did not give it a name, but the municipality of Enschede calls it The Family. After its installation in 1984, the bourgeoisie immediately called the oval brick construction with a group of statues The Egg of Ko, after the then mayor Ko Wierenga.

Wikipedia: Het ei van Ko (NL)

265 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 5: Sint Jacobus de Meerdere

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The Sint-Jacobus de Meerderekerk is a church on the Oude Markt in the Dutch city of Enschede. The Jacobus parish is best known as a parish where Alphons Ariëns worked as a chaplain. In memory of him, the 'Ariënsdenkis celebration' is held here annually in November.

Wikipedia: Sint-Jacobus de Meerderekerk (Enschede, 1934) (NL), Heritage Website

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