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Assen : Michelin's recommendations

Assen owes its existence to a convent founded there in the 13C. It has become a modern and spacious town and is located close to pleasant woods (Asserbos) and a region rich in megalithic monuments. Assen was chosen as capital of Drenthe in 1809, during the reign of Louis Bonaparte, because of its central location.

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Tourist attractions Assen : Things to see and do

Bartje

NL - 5721 Assen

This charming statuette of the hero of novelist Anne de Vries (1904-1964) stands behind the garden of the Ontvangershuis. It was sculpted by Suze Berkhout. You'll find the original in the town hall.

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Drents Museum

Brink 1 NL - 9401 HS Assen

The museum collections are shared among a historic house (1885), the abbey church, the Drostenhuis and the Ontvangershuis (the former home of the inspector of taxes). The exhibition is comprised mainly of local archaeological finds (boat from 6 300 B..

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Midwolde

NL - 9355 Assen

The small church of brick, with its pitched roof, accommodates a wonderful marble funerary monument carved by Rombout Verhuist at the request of Anna van Ewsum.

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Hotels Assen

De Bonte Wever

Stadsbroek 17 NL - 9405 BK Assen

This hotel is located in the Asserbos on the city limits of Assen, 10 minutes' drive from the TT Circuit. It offers indoor and outdoor pools, an extensive spa, bowling alley, games room and an ice rink. Most wellness and sport facilities are free of ..

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BEST WESTERN City Hotel de Jonge

Brinkstraat 85 NL - 9401 HZ Assen

BEST WESTERN City Hotel de Jonge is located in the heart of Assen. The unique combination of meeting centre, hotel, grand café, a la carte restaurant and English pub makes this hotel the perfect location for your overnight stay, meeting, wedding or o..

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