: Unlike Amsterdam’s grand canals, these narrow waterways wind underneath the city’s medieval houses and even parts of the Sint-Janskathedraal .
The "story" of (officially 's-Hertogenbosch ) is a medieval tale of a city born from a duke's forest, shaped by a world-famous visionary artist, and defined by its resilience as a "Swamp Dragon." Founded in 1185 by Henry I, Duke of Brabant, it was built on forested dunes amidst marshes to serve as a strategic fortress against rival territories. The Legend of the Swamp Dragon den bosch
Den Bosch’s Greatest Hits: From Bossche Bol to St. John’s Cathedral : Unlike Amsterdam’s grand canals, these narrow waterways
: Throughout the city, you can find 3D sculptures of the bizarre creatures from his paintings, and an annual parade even sees people dressed as his characters sailing through the canals. Modern Flavors and Landmarks John’s Cathedral : Throughout the city, you can
The city’s most famous resident, (born Jheronimus van Aken), took the city's name to sign his surreal, fantastical paintings.
: Some believe the apocalyptic scenes of fire in his work, such as in The Garden of Earthly Delights , were inspired by a catastrophic fire he witnessed in the town square when he was 13.