The aerial view of the star-shaped fortress town of Naarden Vesting is amazing!

Located about a 20-minute drive east of Amsterdam, Naarden was granted city rights in the 14th century. In 1675, the city was fortified with six bastions and two moats which can still be seen till this day. One of the most famous visitors to the city was Napoleon Bonaparte who came to inspect the fortress in 1811, a year after annexing the Netherlands. The French remained in the fortress till 1814 when they were ousted by the Dutch forces.

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