De Spaansche Vloot, Historic restaurant in 's-Gravenzande, Netherlands.
De Spaansche Vloot is a restaurant with hotel rooms housed in a 1690 building in 's-Gravenzande. The three-story structure displays exposed wooden beams, original stained glass windows at the entrance, and provides six guest rooms on the upper levels.
The name comes from innkeeper Gerrit Jansz, who displayed a sign depicting a 1639 naval battle between Dutch and Spanish fleets. The building itself dates to the early 1690s and has shaped the area ever since.
The building served as a gathering place where local traders and farmers conducted business and built connections over meals and drinks. This role established it as a valued social center within the community.
The restaurant occupies the ground floor while guest rooms are located on the upper levels of the building. Visitors can combine a meal with an overnight stay in a convenient, all-in-one location.
German forces occupied the building during World War II, requiring major restoration work after liberation in 1945. This reconstruction allowed the place to regain its original character and continue serving visitors.
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