
Tall John (Lange Jan) is Middelburg’s 90m abbey bell tower — a red‑brick Gothic landmark offering dramatic vertical compositions and city panoramas from its viewing platform. Photograph the ornate belfry details, tower rising above Markt square, and tiled rooftops from nearby streets. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm light on brick; blue hour illuminations highlight silhouettes. Tower access requires a timed entry and a steep climb (check seasonal opening hours); parking and public lots a

Tall John (Lange Jan) is Middelburg’s 90m abbey bell tower — a red‑brick Gothic landmark offering dramatic vertical compositions and city panoramas from its viewing platform. Photograph the ornate belfry details, tower rising above Markt square, and tiled rooftops from nearby streets. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm light on brick; blue hour illuminations highlight silhouettes. Tower access requires a timed entry and a steep climb (check seasonal opening hours); parking and public lots a