's-Hertogenbosch, municipality in the Netherlands
's-Hertogenbosch, often called Den Bosch, is a city in the province of North Brabant in the south of the Netherlands, with a medieval core of narrow streets and old facades. The Sint-Jans Cathedral with its tall towers marks the center, while the Uilenburg neighborhood is known for its traditional houses lining tight lanes.
The city grew in the medieval period around a ducal court and became an important trading hub in the region. Over the centuries it changed hands several times and has been part of the Netherlands since the 19th century.
Den Bosch takes its name from a duke whose forest once shaped the area. The narrow lanes of the old town are today filled with galleries, small breweries, and cafes, many of them set inside old buildings.
The city center is easy to cover on foot since the main points of interest are close together. Boat tours on the underground river that runs beneath the old town offer a different way to see the city.
Hieronymus Bosch, the painter known for strange and detailed scenes, was born here in the 15th century and took his name from the city. A museum in the center is dedicated to his work and shows full-size reproductions of his most known paintings.
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