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Breda is a metropolis and a quiet student city in the southern part of the Netherlands that is between Rotterdam and Antwerp. The name 'Breda' refers to the place where the rivers Mark and Aa come together. More than 200,000 people live in Breda. A long time ago Breda was a fortified city of strategic significance in the Netherlands. A great number of different events took place in this city. For example, in the 11th century, Breda was a direct fief of the Holy Roman Emperor, its earliest known lord being Henry of Brunesheim. It is well-known that this town is the Dutch version of Ancient Troy. During the Siege of Breda (that was an extremely short battle of the Eighty Years). Turfschip van Breda helped the Dutch army, which was led by Maurice of Nassau, conquer the city from the Spaniards and to capture the heavily protected city of Breda using a creative method in pretty much the same way as the Trojan Horse helped the Greeks.

Walking in the streets of this beautiful city one has a great opportunity to learn its history because all monuments, references and memorials hide unbelievable historical events in its walls. Together they give you a unique possibility to know of how it might have been. Just take a walk along the Historical Mile and you'll realize that you are the piece of the oldest part of Breda.
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