Oldenzaal station
To the north of Enschede is the small town of Oldenzaal, the smiling face of Twente.
Oldenzaal Archives
April 1, 2011
April 2, 2011
Party at the derelict building
This building may look derelict but also appears to be in daily use, with bunting indicating a recent party.
April 3, 2011
Memorial
This collection of stones at the roadside gives the air of a memorial.
April 4, 2011
Oldenzaal hospital
This ornate building is still the hospital, now a satellite for Medisch Spectrum Twente in Enschede.
April 5, 2011
Water tower
Opposite the hospital is a water tower.
April 6, 2011
Weaver memorial
All around the town are small statues remembering the importance of textiles to the growth of the town.
April 7, 2011
Spinner
Opposite the weaver is a spinner, preparing the thread to be woven.
April 8, 2011
OCV de Oelewappers
A statement of thanks from the people of Oldenzaal to the Oelewappers for 33 years of the annual carnival.
April 9, 2011
Pharmacy
There are many buildings with artwork on them, this pharmacy is one of the first buildings you see as you enter the town centre from the bus station.
April 10, 2011
De Kadolsterman
Carnival Prince, 1954-1998.
April 11, 2011
Jewellers bells
Many jewellers show their clockmaking past by having chiming clocks outside their shops.
April 12, 2011
St. Plechelmus
Outside St. Plechelmusbasiliek sits St Plechelmus himself.
April 13, 2011
Bike meet in the market square
Bicycles are a vital part of the Dutch culture - you can't go anywhere without seeing them, here and extended family are regrouping before continuing their sunday ride.
April 14, 2011
Jan Kip Trofee
Another carnival tribute.
April 15, 2011
Deer
Outside the stables of an old hunting lodge in the town is a statue of a deer.
April 16, 2011
Modern church
Although the old church in the market square is still in use, there is another recently build not far from the centre.
April 17, 2011
Oldenzaal town museum
The town museum is in one of the historic buildings in the town centre.
April 18, 2011
Johann Sebastian Bachplein
Opposite the town museum, outside Michgoriushuis, stands another statue.
April 19, 2011
Merchant house
Classic Dutch merchant house architecture can be seen everywhere across the country.
April 20, 2011
Party time
Even the statues here have a taste for Grolsch.
April 21, 2011
I can see you
An abandoned opticians building in the town centre.
April 22, 2011
Warrior statue
April 23, 2011
Flat Lines
Whereever you go there are buildings that somehow stand out from their surroundings.
April 24, 2011
War memorial
Next to the station there is a war memorial, remembering those who died in WW2.
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