History
Kampen received city rights in 1236. It joined the Hanseatic League around 1440 and it used to be an important port. The population of the city as of 2007 was 49,345. Kampen has one of the best preserved old town centres of the Netherlands. Notable buildings/structures are: the two bridges spanning the IJssel which connect Kampen with IJsselmuiden, a mill (d' Olde Zwarver), numerous churches (St. Nicolas church).
Source : wikipedia.nl
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