Short trip to Doetinchem (part 2/2)
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beelikejHad quite a busy few weeks, so it took a while to sort through my photos, but here it finally is: the last picspam of my hoteltrip to Doetinchem. On the second day of my visit, I explored the city. As it happens, on top of all the regular sights, there was a creative street exposition of World Street Painting! I also discovered one of the awesomest artinstallations I've ever seen. Join me on a walk with a bit of history, architecture, (street)art and butterflies!
Day 2 in Doetinchem: Wednesdag 15 September
Fancy breakfast; I tried all the bread varieties and the lovely kitchenlady made me a farmer's omelet.
It was raining all morning, so I decided to take another bubblebath and enjoy my book:)
When the rain stopped, I walked to town. Along the way I saw a squirrel (squirrel!) and an abandonned cemetery in a tiny park.
I got an official walkingroute at the tourist's office, which is situated in the old Post Office, built in 1920 Amsterdamse School style by architect Joseph Crouwel. See the cool lion in the Telegraph/Post logo!
Then I came across the first of many artworks for World Street Painting (street expo runs until October 31st) - these sweet hugging towers are by Fabio Fedele from Italy:)
The citywalk started for real in this shoppingstreet; the sign on top is the motto of the city: Lekker Doetinchem, Tasty Doetinchem - they do indeed have a LOT of food options.
Loved this round apartmentbuilding.
Of course I found a pothole cover with Doetinchem on it \o/
Another streetpainting: these robins are by Jean-Marc Navello from France. <3
Awesome details on the old bank building from 1915 by sculptor Hildo Krop (1884-1970)
In this nook outside of the Catharina Church: statue De Wachter (The Watchman, 1973) by sculptor Nic Jonk (1928-1994), a floating figure in the clouds.
I adored these blue lanterns on the outside walls of the church.
Haven't a clue what these covers with cycles were for; couldn't see a bicycle parking or path, I like the design though!
Catharinastraat (took several pictures here, because it's my mom's name;)
One of my favorite artworks of the World Street Painting expo: this table with a still life by Frederike Wouters from Germany. Such great use of distortion and perspective, look at that subtle shadow of the table!
Weapon of the Gelderland province above the old entrance of the Prison from 1766, designed by Gerard Ravenschot; it was partly build on the foundations of the citywall.
I had lunch on a bench in a lovely park (I brought chocolatemilk and a 'krentenbol' (bun with raisins and currants) with slices of cheese, mmmm)
Cityhall across the street and Artwork with plants at the beginning of mainstreet Hamburgerstraat, where use to be the citygate with the same name.
Intriguing interactive streetart, originally there were 3 of these 'Pedomobielen' by Theo van Koot (1954-2015), now there is only one. I didn't try it, but it looked fun;)
Sculpture D-toren is also an interactieve artwork; when it is dark it expresses the feelings of the people in Doetinchem in coloured lights. I need to go back to see that one day!
The Great church is named after Saint Catharina who died a martyr in 307 CE. Built on the spot of the first church from 838 CE, the oldest part today dates back to the 12th century. After destruction in WWII, the church was rebuild in 1948.
Decoration bricks in the facade of a house where Louis Napoleon stayed in 1809. (Younger brother of Napoleon I; he was monarch of the Netherlands from 1806-1810) The Latin text says 'we are all mortal and will [eventually] have to give back our homes'. I can't get over how they just plastered white paint over one of them. What the hell.
The Driekoningen- or Gasthuiskapel, a chapel from the Middle Ages, also had to be rebuild after WWII
I, ehm, don't know what this candleholder is doing. o_O
The old cinemabuilding Luxor (1919 by architect Bernard Ovink), in use until the 1980's.
Cool painting on the wall of old furniture factory Mogendorff (1911) of Cityfarmer Anna Reintjes (1912-2007) by Rosalie de Graaf (RoosArt, 2021)
Colourful design on the side of bedshop Klaas Vaak, creator unknown.
Walmolen, mill on the wall (1851)
I was mesmerized by these bushes full of butterflies and bumblebees. Stood there for a long time, also because these purple flowers smelled deliciously sweet.
Tieckenhuis, build in 1863 in Neo Classic style, on the foundation of the old Citygate Gruitpoort.
On the way back to my hotel, I made one final stop at what turned out to be the BEST piece of art... It's called the Zakheilige van Doetinchem, 'the Pocketsaint of Doetinchem' (I'll tell you where to find it at the end).
In 2011 artist Cornel Bierens created a multi-dimensional installation with archeological shards on top of metal wires inspired by the Pocketsaint. You can explore this artwork from two levels; there's a bridge to see it from above. It's hard to capture in photos, but it is a truely magical sculpture, interesting from all sides!
The original Pocketsaint is a tiny bronze relic of Franciscus van Asissi from 1830, that would have been carried in someone's pocket to protect against illness and danger. It was found in 2007 during excavations in Doetinchem.
If you look at the installation of shards from the right angle, an image of the pocketsaint appears! On the bridge is a looking glass that gives you the perfect view.
When you turn around on the bridge, you'll discover a small cabinet with the original pocket saint! It's only 3cm high, so really tiny, but look at the detail!
All these shards are fascinating too: look that little leg and that head out of white clay.
On groundlevel there is information on each and every shard that was excavated, in total there are 125 pieces!
I spent a lot of time walking around and could have easily spend hours more.
This amazing artwork is hidden away in a parking garage on purpose; to symbolize the transience of our existence, it is also accompanied by poetry on the walls. You can find it next to theatre Amphion: take the pedestrian entrance to the garage in the building behind it. It's a MUST SEE.
Walking back along Ruimzichtlaan; cute red crossing art and majestic view of the hotel.
I still can't believe that the room behind the fountain is mine *feeling fancy*. I spend the rest of the afternoon reading on the balcony <3
I end the day in style with dinner in the hotel's a la cart restaurant: I have lacquered pork belly with roasted cauliflower and sweet potato fries with garlic sauce. For dessert I enjoy a Clafoutis with matcha icecream, quark/curd and cherries. Omnomnom!
What a marvelous day and lovely evening:)
Day 3 in Doetinchem: Thursdag 16 September
Ahw, it's already the last day of my minitrip.
Another big breakfast, this time another kitchenlady makes me a cheese omelet, delicous!
Love this colourful chandelier in the restaurant.
I say goodbye to the waterfunroom with a long shower (unfortunately the showerhead is aimed exactly at the bottom of the glassdoor, weird designflaw, oops!)
One last look in the mirror in my small hallway and then I leave the room. *sighs*
Another lovely lamp. My last walk down the velvety stairway.
I have a little time before the bus arrives, so I take a little stroll through a part of the arboretum I missed earlier, with the curly bench and the weeping trees.
Getting on the bus and about half an hour later I'm at the Vorden trainstation.
Then it's only a short ride in the very busy slow train to make my connection to the intercity train, where I score a seat in the quiet compartment, so I can read in peace:)
Cycling back home from the station, I have to -temporarily- climb a bridge because of roadworks on the bicycle tunnel underneath the station. It's hard work, but a great view of my town (see the Peppermill tower in the distance?)
I love shadows, okay? Look at my happy cycling face :-)
The End.
Hope this was as much fun for you as it was for me! (Part One)
J.
Day 2 in Doetinchem: Wednesdag 15 September
Fancy breakfast; I tried all the bread varieties and the lovely kitchenlady made me a farmer's omelet.
It was raining all morning, so I decided to take another bubblebath and enjoy my book:)
When the rain stopped, I walked to town. Along the way I saw a squirrel (squirrel!) and an abandonned cemetery in a tiny park.
I got an official walkingroute at the tourist's office, which is situated in the old Post Office, built in 1920 Amsterdamse School style by architect Joseph Crouwel. See the cool lion in the Telegraph/Post logo!
Then I came across the first of many artworks for World Street Painting (street expo runs until October 31st) - these sweet hugging towers are by Fabio Fedele from Italy:)
The citywalk started for real in this shoppingstreet; the sign on top is the motto of the city: Lekker Doetinchem, Tasty Doetinchem - they do indeed have a LOT of food options.
Loved this round apartmentbuilding.
Of course I found a pothole cover with Doetinchem on it \o/
Another streetpainting: these robins are by Jean-Marc Navello from France. <3
Awesome details on the old bank building from 1915 by sculptor Hildo Krop (1884-1970)
In this nook outside of the Catharina Church: statue De Wachter (The Watchman, 1973) by sculptor Nic Jonk (1928-1994), a floating figure in the clouds.
I adored these blue lanterns on the outside walls of the church.
Haven't a clue what these covers with cycles were for; couldn't see a bicycle parking or path, I like the design though!
Catharinastraat (took several pictures here, because it's my mom's name;)
One of my favorite artworks of the World Street Painting expo: this table with a still life by Frederike Wouters from Germany. Such great use of distortion and perspective, look at that subtle shadow of the table!
Weapon of the Gelderland province above the old entrance of the Prison from 1766, designed by Gerard Ravenschot; it was partly build on the foundations of the citywall.
I had lunch on a bench in a lovely park (I brought chocolatemilk and a 'krentenbol' (bun with raisins and currants) with slices of cheese, mmmm)
Cityhall across the street and Artwork with plants at the beginning of mainstreet Hamburgerstraat, where use to be the citygate with the same name.
Intriguing interactive streetart, originally there were 3 of these 'Pedomobielen' by Theo van Koot (1954-2015), now there is only one. I didn't try it, but it looked fun;)
Sculpture D-toren is also an interactieve artwork; when it is dark it expresses the feelings of the people in Doetinchem in coloured lights. I need to go back to see that one day!
The Great church is named after Saint Catharina who died a martyr in 307 CE. Built on the spot of the first church from 838 CE, the oldest part today dates back to the 12th century. After destruction in WWII, the church was rebuild in 1948.
Decoration bricks in the facade of a house where Louis Napoleon stayed in 1809. (Younger brother of Napoleon I; he was monarch of the Netherlands from 1806-1810) The Latin text says 'we are all mortal and will [eventually] have to give back our homes'. I can't get over how they just plastered white paint over one of them. What the hell.
The Driekoningen- or Gasthuiskapel, a chapel from the Middle Ages, also had to be rebuild after WWII
I, ehm, don't know what this candleholder is doing. o_O
The old cinemabuilding Luxor (1919 by architect Bernard Ovink), in use until the 1980's.
Cool painting on the wall of old furniture factory Mogendorff (1911) of Cityfarmer Anna Reintjes (1912-2007) by Rosalie de Graaf (RoosArt, 2021)
Colourful design on the side of bedshop Klaas Vaak, creator unknown.
Walmolen, mill on the wall (1851)
I was mesmerized by these bushes full of butterflies and bumblebees. Stood there for a long time, also because these purple flowers smelled deliciously sweet.
Tieckenhuis, build in 1863 in Neo Classic style, on the foundation of the old Citygate Gruitpoort.
On the way back to my hotel, I made one final stop at what turned out to be the BEST piece of art... It's called the Zakheilige van Doetinchem, 'the Pocketsaint of Doetinchem' (I'll tell you where to find it at the end).
In 2011 artist Cornel Bierens created a multi-dimensional installation with archeological shards on top of metal wires inspired by the Pocketsaint. You can explore this artwork from two levels; there's a bridge to see it from above. It's hard to capture in photos, but it is a truely magical sculpture, interesting from all sides!
The original Pocketsaint is a tiny bronze relic of Franciscus van Asissi from 1830, that would have been carried in someone's pocket to protect against illness and danger. It was found in 2007 during excavations in Doetinchem.
If you look at the installation of shards from the right angle, an image of the pocketsaint appears! On the bridge is a looking glass that gives you the perfect view.
When you turn around on the bridge, you'll discover a small cabinet with the original pocket saint! It's only 3cm high, so really tiny, but look at the detail!
All these shards are fascinating too: look that little leg and that head out of white clay.
On groundlevel there is information on each and every shard that was excavated, in total there are 125 pieces!
I spent a lot of time walking around and could have easily spend hours more.
This amazing artwork is hidden away in a parking garage on purpose; to symbolize the transience of our existence, it is also accompanied by poetry on the walls. You can find it next to theatre Amphion: take the pedestrian entrance to the garage in the building behind it. It's a MUST SEE.
Walking back along Ruimzichtlaan; cute red crossing art and majestic view of the hotel.
I still can't believe that the room behind the fountain is mine *feeling fancy*. I spend the rest of the afternoon reading on the balcony <3
I end the day in style with dinner in the hotel's a la cart restaurant: I have lacquered pork belly with roasted cauliflower and sweet potato fries with garlic sauce. For dessert I enjoy a Clafoutis with matcha icecream, quark/curd and cherries. Omnomnom!
What a marvelous day and lovely evening:)
Day 3 in Doetinchem: Thursdag 16 September
Ahw, it's already the last day of my minitrip.
Another big breakfast, this time another kitchenlady makes me a cheese omelet, delicous!
Love this colourful chandelier in the restaurant.
I say goodbye to the waterfunroom with a long shower (unfortunately the showerhead is aimed exactly at the bottom of the glassdoor, weird designflaw, oops!)
One last look in the mirror in my small hallway and then I leave the room. *sighs*
Another lovely lamp. My last walk down the velvety stairway.
I have a little time before the bus arrives, so I take a little stroll through a part of the arboretum I missed earlier, with the curly bench and the weeping trees.
Getting on the bus and about half an hour later I'm at the Vorden trainstation.
Then it's only a short ride in the very busy slow train to make my connection to the intercity train, where I score a seat in the quiet compartment, so I can read in peace:)
Cycling back home from the station, I have to -temporarily- climb a bridge because of roadworks on the bicycle tunnel underneath the station. It's hard work, but a great view of my town (see the Peppermill tower in the distance?)
I love shadows, okay? Look at my happy cycling face :-)
The End.
Hope this was as much fun for you as it was for me! (Part One)
J.