Naarden
Naarden is a small town surrounded by large 17th-century fortifications, among the best preserved in Europe. The typical star shaped form is a spectacular sight from the air and on a satellite picture.| Map | Satellite | Directions |
- Location: Gooi en Vechtstreek, North Holland, Western Netherlands, Netherlands, Benelux, Europe
- Population: 17,200
- Postal codes: 1411 and 1412
- United Nations Location Code: NL NAA
- Latitude: 52.2958° or 52° 17' 45" north
- Longitude: 5.1625° or 5° 9' 45" east
- Elevation: 5 meters (16 feet)
- Neighbors: Bussum, Muiden and Weesp
- GeoNames ID: 2750521
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Localities
- NaardenVillage
- BussumTown, 2 km south
- Hilversumse MeentHamlet, 3½ km southwest
- SijsjesbergNeighborhood, 4 km east
- SijsjesbergNeighborhood, 4 km east
- WesterengNeighborhood, 4 km east
Landmarks
- Grote of Sint VituskerkChurch building
- WeegschaalmuseumMuseum
- Utrechtse PoortBuilding
- RonduitRest area
- BastionRest area
- De SchelpIslet, 2 km north
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