One of the most vivid memories I will hold of Deventer are the countless and countless of benches I found in front of their houses!
It seems such a natural sight but I don't know of any place in The Netherlands where I've seen so many benches in front of houses.
Why is this? Did a few people start, inspiring a full street to do this, then the next street, and then in the end the whole town followed by example?
I have no idea, but it was a huge trend for sure.
Not just that - all the flowers, pots, plants decorating the house fronts were amazing, and really made me feel like this city and its inhabitants were full of pride - showing off how much they enjoyed living here.