The name Hengelo (the city next to Almelo in Overijssel province) means a thicket on a slope. That sounds quite simple but the development has not stood still: Hengelo is, in the 21st century, quite a town with an interesting mix of old and new.
The centre of the city was completed destroyed by bombardments during the second world war. Reason: a high concentration of factories supplying the technical industry. These are therefore no longer there, but the roman Catholic Sint-Lambertus basilica from 1890 was fortunately spared! While the striking white town hall has given way to a remarkable modern design. The towers appear to have their origin in Siena and Florence in Italy!
Does the term ‘The Flying Dutchman’ mean something to you? The Fanny Blankers-Koen Games are held every year in Hengelo. This tournament is named after this particular ‘mama’ who won four gold medals at the Olympic Games in 1948.
Hengelo, a diverse, interesting city with a mix of then and now. The ideal place to be spoiled with a mixture of good food, culture and history. See you soon in Hengelo!
Program-indication: 18.00 - 19.00 Entrée
19.00 - 19.45 Guided Tour
19.45 - 20.45 Main course
20.45 - 21.30 Guided Tour
21.30 - 22.00 Dessert
Optional: If you don't want to reach for your purse every time you need to pay for a drink, for € 7,50 per person per hour (excl. VAT.) that you stay in the restaurant you can avail yourself of the drink offer whereby you can enjoy unlimited amounts of beer, soft drinks, house wines, coffee and tea. And...in this way you will not later on be unpleasantly surprised!
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You don’t have the minimum number of participants? If you are prepared to pay for the minimum number of participants, you can also book for less persons!
