. Royal Orange and military until the early 20th century, it has kept its stark silhouette focussed on the high medieval church. fully surronded by water - part salt part fresh, its star shaped ramparts and outworks enclose a quiet suburban community of 16,000 convenient for access to Amsterdam.
Town website: http://www.naarden.nl/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naarden
Baedeker Belgium and Holland 1910 : not currently available
Murray guide North Germany: 1840 p70
1992-5, Naarden was one of the 'Four Towns' studied as part of a European project for WTFC.
Photos from DMB visits 1992;2002
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