's-Hertogenbosch (population 150,000) is the capital of the province of Noord-Brabant, in the South of the Netherlands. The formerly fortified town is the ‘Cultural Capital of the South’. The city centre with its many cultural and historical highlights brings together the old and the new. The city boasts many annual festivals and events, appealing museums and music/theatre venues plus contemporary art and design. The ancient underground river, the Binnendieze, and a host of other fascinating sites and monuments make this city a favourite destination..