Discover the Lieve Vrouwekerkhof | Visit amersfoort

Among locals, the Lieve Vrouwekerkhof is best known for its cozy terraces, good cuisines and Lange Jan. But when it comes to history and culture, you can also discover all sorts of things here. Time for a lesson in history, then! Afterwards? Time for fun!

The Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren is one of the city's eye-catchers. At 98 meters tall, its beauty is hard to miss. What far from everyone knows is that the square where it sits has an explosive history. In the pavement are visible the contours that indicate where the Chapel of Our Lady used to stand. In the 18th century, shells and gunpowder were stored here. Until, one disastrous day in 1787, an unfortunate spark detonated it.

Left: The Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren from above. Right: event Film Under The Tower

Perhaps that explosion wasn't so bad? All the more room there is now for events and terraces! Starting at Stadscafé, where you can go all day for a delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks. At Long John's you can also settle down every day for a breakfast buffet, lunch, good burger or drinks. Are you visiting Amersfoort? Then a hotel room at Long John's is the perfect, centrally located base for exploring the city.

For help mapping out your city safari, step inside the VVV office. For example, sign yourself up for one of their tours, such as climbing the Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren. Cost you 346 steps, but then you have something: an extraordinary panorama. Beautiful, isn't it? You can keep that wow-feeling at one of the theatre performances or films at De Lieve Vrouw. Also wow: every Friday there is a flower marketplaceon the square. From 07:30 to 13:00 you score plants and flowers pot full of fragrance and color.

Nature Wine @ Market View

Have you jumped on the natural wine train yet? Then Marktzicht is the place to be! Would you rather be on the beer bike? Then take a look at the long list of specialty beers. Drinks are at least as good at Papa's Bar. Here you sink into a lovely lounge chair with a glass of whiskey or cocktail in hand. Is your stomach starting to rumble? Then walk on over to Anne's Street Food & Bar. Here you order the best of globalstreet food culture. To share! Prefer to keep your food to yourself? Then the tender grill dishes of De Vier Broers might suit you better.