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6 Beestenmarkt Square in Delft, Netherlands

This cyclist is peddling by where the Friar Minor Monastery (Minderbroederkloosterstood) stood beginning in 1449. In 1595, during the Protestant Reformation, the Franciscans were expelled and their monastery was destroyed. The vacant property then became a cattle market, hence the name Beestenmarkt (Beast Market). The square’s history also explains the earthenware cow statue among the 100 foot plane trees. Taurus was created in 1987 by sculptor Rob Brandt.

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Beestenmarkt Square in Delft, Netherlands

Beestenmarkt 7, 2611 GA Delft, Netherlands

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