Things to do in Middelburg
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Jazz Eetcafé Desafinado
It does exactly what it says on the tin: serves up steaming portions of hot jazz in wood-bound surroundings, with authentic jazz and blues on the stereo, old-time vinyl adorning the walls, and live jazz on Wednesday nights. The food's not too bad, although watch out for those little snail thingies they serve up as nibbles.
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Zeeuws Museum
The Zeeuws Museum is housed in the former monks’ dormitories, and was given a recent massive revamp. Its collection is excellent, especially the traditional garb, which must have been an expensive burden for people barely eking out a living farming.
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Wandelkerk
The Wandelkerk dates from the 1600s and holds the tombs of Jan and Cornelis Evertsen, admirals and brothers killed fighting the English in 1666. It encompasses Lange Jan ('Long John'; it has its own locally brewed beer named after it), the 91m tower.
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De Mug
Don’t be fooled by the Heineken signs; the beer list is long and boasts many rare Trappist varieties. Also try the Mug Bitter, heavy on the hops. The menu goes well with the brews: hearty seafood and meat plus more simple fare for snacking.
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De Drvkkery
De Drvkkery is one of the country’s best bookshops. It has an excellent magazine selection, a cafe, internet access, art and photography displays on the walls – and oodles of books, including a huge travel section.
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Town Hall
The town hall grabs the eye. It’s ornately beautiful, and a pastiche of styles: the Gothic side facing the Markt is from the 1400s; the more-classical portion on Lange Noordstraat dates from the 1600s.
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Restaurant De Eetkamer
So prim and tidy out the front that you just have to step in. Produce is sourced locally and the menu changes with the seasons. Meats are house-cured and this attention to detail continues throughout your meal.
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Peper & Zout
The cute fishy tiles outside tell you what’s on the menu inside. Excellent seafood that changes by the season is the draw here, as is the cheery owner.
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Historama
In the heart of the huge Abdji (abbey complex) is the Historama, which portrays the bleaker aspects of cloistered life and covers the history of the abbey.
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St John
A perfect, creaky little old spot for a coffee. Woodsy inside and shady outside on the lovely square near the old fish market.
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Abdji
The huge Abdji dates from the 12th century and houses the regional government as well as three churches and two museums.
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Concert- en Gehoorzaal
This old concert hall, with a plush interior, hosts frequent performances of chamber and other classical music.
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Jewish Cemetery
It has the all-too-common stark memorial to the many Middelburg Jews taken away to their deaths by the Nazis.
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De Spot
A wide-ranging venue with everything from jazz to rock to rap. Enter through an ancient arch.
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De Tuin Van Broeder Ludovicus
A health-food store with an organic bakery, cheese case and more.
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