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Great start and end point for a drink or cake.

Right nearby is this entertaining hedge maze.

This used to be a prison, now it is a restaurant, great view of the Vlissingen promenade.

The Gevangentoren in Vlissingen is a historic building that dates back to the 16th century. Here are some features and historical facts about the Gevangentoren: 🏛️ The Gevangentoren is located on the Boulevard de Ruyter, close to the port of Vlissingen. It is strategically located on the coast and has a view over the Western Scheldt. 🏛️ The tower dates from the second half of the 16th century and was built by order of the Spanish rulers during the Eighty Years' War (1568-1648). The purpose was to protect the city and the port from attacks from the sea. 🏛️ In addition to its original role as a defense tower, the Gevangentoren has had various functions over the centuries. It served as a watchtower, a prison and even a lighthouse. 🏛️ As the name suggests, the tower was also used as a prison. Prisoners were held in the tower, often under harsh conditions. 🏛️ The Prison Tower is built in Renaissance style and has features such as stepped gables and bacon layers. 🏛️ Over the years, the tower has undergone several restorations to preserve its historical character. These restorations have contributed to the preservation of the tower as a cultural heritage. 🏛️ Today, the Prison Tower is open to the public. Visitors can climb the tower and enjoy a panoramic view of the area. The Prison Tower contributes to the historical character of Vlissingen and is a reminder of the turbulent periods of the Eighty Years' War. It is an interesting sight for both history buffs and tourists visiting the city.

Sterckshof... is no longer a museum! (But the DIVA even more so) Gerard Sterck was apparently not happy with a silver museum in 'his' castle. Well, his words turned out to be prophetic. The history of the Sterckshof began in the 13th century when the castle consisted of a farm surrounded by a moat. After several centuries of ownership changes, renovations and destruction, this castle, or what remained of it, came into the hands of the Province of Antwerp. They rebuilt it in the 1930s in neo-Renaissance style. First, the Sterckshof was a museum for arts and crafts, until Jonkheer Pierre Lunden donated no fewer than 96 pieces of silver to the museum in 1976. This donation of works of art from the 16th century to the present day formed the basis of the extensive silver collection exhibited here. Since May 2018, this collection, together with the diamond collection, can be admired in the DIVA The Sterckshof currently houses artists' studios and the cozy Bar Stark. Source: https://www.schattenvandeurne.be/sterckshof

The domain and buildings were constructed as a country retreat in the 16th century. From 1618 to 1773 it was owned by the Jesuit fathers. In 1776 the domain came into the possession of a wealthy Antwerp banker Jan Baptist Cogels and the old castle was demolished. He then built a new Hof van Plaisantie. For the norm in the 18th century, what we see today was a modern castle. Now you can enjoy the grandeur of a bygone era here.

After a long walk or while the children are romping in the playground, you can go to Rivierenhof castle for a drink, a snack or a full meal. Enjoy a beautiful setting both outside and inside. With a view of the mirror pond and strolling park visitors or in the shade at the rear of the white castle. The catering business is open daily from 10 am all year round.

At Sterckshof Castle you come to a place with a very old history. There was a farm here surrounded by a moat as early as the 13th century. What you see today is a castle that was rebuilt in the 1930s by the province of Antwerp. Some parts of this neo-Renaissance style building date from the 16th century. The Silver Museum housed here until 2014. The collection was integrated into the new museum DIVA, Antwerp Home of Diamonds (well worth a visit!). Today, a definitive design is being sought for the Sterckshof itself. But life does matter here. Lovers of good coffee, delicious cake and tons of fun will easily find their way to Bar Stark. Oh yes, the Sterckshof owes its name to one of its former owners, the 16th century Antwerp merchant Geraard Sterck.