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The story of Den Bosch continues today through its unique traditions and architecture:

: Throughout the city, you can find 3D sculptures of the bizarre creatures from his paintings, and an annual parade even sees people dressed as his characters sailing through the canals. Modern Flavors and Landmarks den bosch

For centuries, the city's greatest defense was the water surrounding it. Known as the ( Moerasdraak ), it was considered nearly impregnable until 1629 , when Prince Frederick Henry of Orange finally conquered it by using advanced engineering to drain the surrounding marshes. Today, you can still explore this watery history: The story of Den Bosch continues today through

: Remnants of the original 12th-century walls and the larger 14th-century fortifications still stand as a reminder of its fortress past. The Visionary: Hieronymus Bosch Today, you can still explore this watery history:

: Unlike Amsterdam’s grand canals, these narrow waterways wind underneath the city’s medieval houses and even parts of the Sint-Janskathedraal .

The city’s most famous resident, (born Jheronimus van Aken), took the city's name to sign his surreal, fantastical paintings.