Start your historic walking tour at Uncle Beach, a place of deep significance for Flushing and all of Zeeland. This is where Allied troops landed in November 1944 during the Battle of the Scheldt, a decisive moment in the liberation of the city. Today, Uncle Beach is a quiet, open spot by the sea - a combination of memorial and viewing point.

As you look out over the water, you can still easily imagine how the soldiers landed here at the time under difficult conditions. Now it is a place where history is palpable and the horizon symbolizes freedom. In the evening it becomes extra special: the setting sun casts a warm glow over the beach and sea, literally merging past and present here.

Ga verder naar het indrukwekkende standbeeld van Michiel de Ruyter, de beroemdste zeeheld van Nederland. Het monument torent hoog boven de boulevard uit en herinnert aan de man die in de 17e eeuw de Nederlandse vloot naar vele overwinningen leidde.

From this point you have a sweeping view of the Western Scheldt, where large ships still pass by daily. It is the perfect place to start the walk: you immediately feel the connection between maritime history and today's lively port city.

Then walk back down through the Casemates, a network of underground passages and defenses built as early as the 16th century. For centuries, they protected Flushing from outside enemies.

Today, the Casemates are, above all, a fascinating reminder of the turbulent times the city went through. As you walk through this extraordinary structure, you can easily imagine how soldiers used to walk their guard rounds or hide here. For lovers of history, this is a place not to be missed.

End your walk at the Prison Tower, a striking remnant of Vlissingen's old city walls. The tower was built centuries ago as a defensive structure and later served as a prison. Today, the building has a very different purpose: you can enjoy culinary delights in an attractive restaurant overlooking the Westerschelde.

The contrast between centuries-old walls and modern comforts makes the Prison Tower a unique experience. As you dine or have a drink, you look out over the same waters once traversed by ocean liners and war fleets. A worthy conclusion to a walk full of history.