Things to do in Roermond

Located in the southeastern part of the Netherlands along the east bank of the Meuse river, Roermond was first built in 1231 by the Romans. The town was later owned by the Duchy of Guelders and served as the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Roermond since 1559. Its skyline is dominated by the towers of two churches the St. Christopher Cathedral and Roermond Minster or 'Munsterkerk' in Dutch.Take a walk through the city's old center to explore Munsterplein prominently featuring the bandstand and admire the remnants of Romanesque architecture at Munster Church. Step inside The Cuypershuis Museum Roermond, dedicated to the Dutch Architect Pierre Cuypers, or enter The History House to learn more about the city with exhibitions about trade, politics, monasteries and art. After discovering the rich history of this old harbor town visit the famous Designer Outlet Center Roermond. Attracting over four million bargain hunters per you can shop til you drop at 200 fashion and lifestyle stores. It's the largest designer outlet in the entire Benelux offering 30-70 % discounts on brands such as Gucci, Prada, Moncler, Armani and Ralph Lauren.