About the project
Background to the Hanseatic Treasures project
The Hanseatic Treasures project grew out of a wish to cherish Kampen’s rich history and make it accessible to everyone. The city has a wealth of maritime heritage, and with more than 650 listed national monuments and a protected townscape, the past is present everywhere. The reasons behind this project are:
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Identity and pride: By making the Hanseatic Treasures visible and something people can experience, we strengthen the identity of the city and residents’ pride in their history.
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Appeal: The aim is to 'make the heritage shine and connect', so that it is not only a pleasure for those who live here but also attracts more visitors. This provides a valuable economic boost.
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Link with the Faro Convention: The project fits seamlessly with the principles of the Faro Convention, which puts people and the social relevance of cultural heritage at its heart.
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Timely occasion: With the possible return of the IJsselkogge in 2027, there is an ideal opportunity to tell the stories of the Hanseatic League in a new way.
This makes the Hanseatic Treasures more than just history; they are a link between the past, present and future of Kampen.
Our heritage is the memory of our shared past. It expresses our identity. It shows what binds us. If we make our heritage accessible and something people can experience, it can strengthen our identity. The many Hanseatic Treasures that Kampen is so rich in make me extra proud to live in a historic city like Kampen. I am delighted that our Hanseatic Treasures will soon be more visible.
Alderman Bas Wonink
With thanks to our partners
The Hanseatic Treasures Kampen project was made possible by the valued support of our funders and the commitment of a group of passionate professionals. Their contribution made it possible to open up Kampen’s rich Hanseatic past to everyone in an innovative and tangible way.
Funders:
Professionals involved:
Dennis Bijl (MacHelp): Dennis supervised and carried out the project. More about MacHelp.
Tom van Vliet (Buro Kloeg): Tom was responsible for supplying the unique see-through panels. Visit Buro Kloeg.
Willem Jan Kroneman (Idem Dito Kampen): Willem Jan created the visual design of the panels. More about Idem Dito Kampen
Theo van Mierlo (Municipality of Kampen): Theo advised on the archaeological finds.
Erna Palland (Municipality of Kampen): Erna commissioned the project on behalf of the municipality and gave it direction.
Alderman Bas Wonink: As alderman, Bas played an important role in supporting this project.
Roeland Tameling (Kampen Partners): Roeland made an essential contribution on behalf of Kampen Partners.
Elizabeth Stoit: As the Hanseatic Treasures start-up lead, Elizabeth took the first steps to get this project off the ground.
We are enormously grateful to everyone who worked on this project. Thanks to their expertise and dedication, residents and visitors can now experience the history of Kampen in a special way.