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A detailed hand-colored bird's-eye view map of the city of Middelburg in Zeeland, depicted within its circular fortifications and moat. The map shows the urban layout with streets, residential blocks, gardens, and prominent landmarks such as the Abbey complex (Munster) and the Town Hall. Navigable waterways enter the city from the bottom and left, with several sailing vessels depicted. In the top-left corner is the coat of arms of Zeeland (a red lion rising from blue and silver waves). In the bottom-left corner, three figures are illustrated in period costume: a woman in a dark cloak, a woman carrying a basket, and a man pointing toward the city. An ornate decorative cartouche in the bottom-right corner contains the Latin title.

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Fortifications and Gates (clockwise from top):

• Long Gate
• Veer Gate
• New Gate
• Veer Dam Gate
• Sige Dam Gate
• Geeststraat Gate
• Vlinge Gate

Interior Landmarks:

• Munster Abbey church
• Our Lady's Church
• The Market
• Town Hall
• Friars Minor
• Hospital
• St. Peter's Church

Surrounding Areas:

• Archers' Guildhall
• The road to Arnemuiden
• The Fox Dike