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The Dutch usually refer to  this city as 'Den Bosch' (pronounced "Den Boss"). However, the official name of the capital of the Dutch province of Noord-Brabant (Northern Brabant),  is :  's-Hertogenbosch. The full name  literally means 'the Duke's woods'. That duke was Henry I of Brabant. The town grew up on the site of a 12th century hunting lodge owned by the Duke. It was the same Duke who gave 's-Hertogenbosch its city rights and all associated trading privileges in 1185.

One of the most famous inhabitants of this city is Hieronymus Bosch, the 15th century painter, famous for his surrealistic scenes. His statue stands on the market square of 's Hertogenbosch.

Den Bosch counts numerous interesting historic buildings and museums. The beautiful "Noordbrabants Museum" shows art from the Southern Netherlands from 1500 until now. Much of the original medieval structure of the city within the city walls is still intact today. The most eye-catching structure is, of course, the magnificent late-gothic St John's Cathedral ('Sint Janskathedraal'), the city hall in classical style and the oldest brick house, 'De Moriaan', remind us of days long past, as do the many narrow, winding streets, weaving their way through this part of the city, lined with warehouses and merchants' dwellings.

The city agglomeration of 's-Hertogenbosch now consists, apart from the city itself, of Rosmalen, Bokhoven, Empel and Engelen. Today, as evidenced by many new buildings, the restoration of historic buildings and the varied nightlife, the city is a bustling and lively place.


 

 

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