Dating back to the 12th century, the imposing Espantaperros Tower was once the Alcazaba's most important watchtower, and today looms over the city from a height of 30 metres and offers some of the best panoramic views of the city.

Eketorp fortress is a completely excavated and reconstructed ancient fort, where the reconstructions have been carried out directly on the archaeological remains. The ring wall stands five metres high and six metres wide, and within it lie Iron Age stone houses and medieval timber-framed buildings, all reconstructed using traditional craftsmanship techniques and materials.

This meticulously detailed miniature park, an homage to all things Dutch past and present is fun for all ages and packed full of interactive experiences as well as informative exhibitions. Hop aboard the Flying Dutchman to witness the Netherlands from the skies in one of the oldest commercial aircrafts in the world. Then, set sail to New Amsterdam whilst reining fire on enemy ships. Skip forward a century or two to save the country from flooding by damming the Dutch banks. Madurodam incorporates cutting-edge technology and innovative designs to showcase the Netherlands’ greatest achievements and plans for a better future.