Kevin van Dun: In the Middle Ages there was a Great Beguinage here. In 1749 the last remains of the Beguinage were cleared and the vacant site was designed as exercise place for a garrison, thus the name Parade.
Kevin van Dun: Of all the squares in 's-Hertogenbosch, the market is the oldest. On this market the first houses of Den Bosch were built and the city was founded here in 1185.
Kevin van Dun: Chassé Theater, designed by architect Herman Hertzberger, has an undulating roof. The architect was inspired by a sculpture of a reclining woman. The theater is named after General Chassé.