The city’s most famous resident, (born Jheronimus van Aken), took the city's name to sign his surreal, fantastical paintings.
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: Some believe the apocalyptic scenes of fire in his work, such as in The Garden of Earthly Delights , were inspired by a catastrophic fire he witnessed in the town square when he was 13. The city’s most famous resident, (born Jheronimus van
The story of Den Bosch continues today through its unique traditions and architecture: The story of Den Bosch continues today through
: 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
: Unlike Amsterdam’s grand canals, these narrow waterways wind underneath the city’s medieval houses and even parts of the Sint-Janskathedraal .
: 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