Netherlands Gooi

Muiden is home to several fascinating sites, including Muiderslot (Muider Castle), a well preserved castle from the Middle Ages, Muizenfort (Mice Fort) a 19th-century fortification part of the Stelling van Amsterdam, Fort Pampus Island, an artificial island that is part of the Defence Line of Amsterdam (Dutch: Stelling van Amsterdam), as well as various regional walking and cycling routes pass Muiden. More recreational and tourist information on Muiden travel guide from Wikivoyage. Muiden is also home to a historic Gunpowder factory, that has since closed down.

Naarden is located in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands. Naarden is an example of a star fort, complete with fortified walls and a moat. The moat and walls have been restored and are currently in excellent condition. Naarden in home to several historic sites, including the Spanish House. The house was originally a church building converted to house migrants. Today, the historic building serves as a the Weegschaal Museum. The Great Church is one of the oldest surviving churches in The Netherlands. The church has numerous wooden vaults that are painted with scenes from the Old and New Testaments.