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Diefdijk
Diefdijk
This centuries-old long dyke marks the border between the Betuwe to the east and the lowlands to the west. The purpose of the Diefdijk was to protect the lower-lying meadows whenever the higher Betuwe flooded. The dyke was reinforced in 2015 and still serves its purpose today. It was also part of the New Dutch Waterline: the area to the east of the dyke served as an inundation area. To this day, this area remains scarcely built up. Nature reserves of various sizes border the dyke on either side.
Diefdijk
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Rijnauwen Fort
Rijnauwen Fort
3981 HS Bunnik -
Geertje’s Hoeve
Geertje’s Hoeve
Thematerweg 5
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Mill "Den Olden Florus"
Mill "Den Olden Florus"
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The Green House
The Green House
3822 NA Amersfoort -
Fort de Gagel
Fort de Gagel
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Fort bij Vechten - Waterline Museum
Fort bij Vechten - Waterline Museum
Achterdijk 2
Bunnik -
Henschoter lake
Henschoter lake
De Heygraeff 2
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TOP De Dennen
TOP De Dennen
3927AW Renswoude -
Papal house
Papal house
3512 HE Utrecht -
Fort Everdingen
Fort Everdingen
Anyone who delves into the history of the Vijfheerenlanden will soon discover that the now very quiet and peaceful area has a history filled with clashing weapons. Destroyed towns and castles, plundering and domestic (and foreign) wars: every town and village has its own story to tell. Everdingen was put on the Dutch military map in the 19th Century as part of the New Dutch Water Line.
The New Dutch Water Line ran from the former Zuiderzee near Muiden to the Biesbosch near Werkendam and consisted of a variety of defences and inundation fields (areas that could be placed underwater). Fort Everdingen was built between 1842 and 1847 and, together with Fort Honswijk, formed the Lek access on the other side of the Lek. The surrounding land could be flooded using inundation locks. The fort itself was walled and well defended by a variety of casemates. The new Dutch Water Line was prepared 3 times. At the end of World War II, German forces used the line as a defence against the advancing Allies. Fort Everdingen lost its defensive function after the war. The military Explosive Ordinance Disposal service used the fort until 2014. It’s now home to the German & Lauret brewery, which uses the special water filtering system in their brewery. It’s also an over-wintering place for many bats.
Further reading: Batestein Castle, Hagestein Castle, Vianen Castle, Brederode statue, Everdingen village centre, Vianen water tower.
4121 KK Everdingen -
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Fort de Batterijen
Fort de Batterijen
Overeindseweg 25
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Sterkenburg Castle
Sterkenburg Castle
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Kerckebosch Castle****
Kerckebosch Castle****
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Canals and shipyards
Canals and shipyards
The Utrecht canals with their wharves and wharf cellars are unique in the world.
The 12th Century Oudegracht was built to change the course of the Oude Rijn river. Connecting the river Vecht in the north to the Vaartsche Rijn in the south, the Oudegracht was destined to become an elongated harbour. Large city castles were built along the canal and in the 13th Century, shipyards were built as second streets at water level. The deep cellars, serving as storage spaces, ran through to below the houses. Today, the canals and shipyards are home to shops, restaurants and private residences.
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Windmill Ter Leede
Windmill Ter Leede
Provinciale weg 2
4142 LD Leerdam -
Keuris distillery
Keuris distillery
3449 HJ Woerden -
Wiel van Bassa
Wiel van Bassa
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The Lekpoort
The Lekpoort
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City castle Oudaen
City castle Oudaen
A monumental building from 1276 with its own brewery and a number of conference rooms, among other things.
In or around the year 1276, the Zoudenbalch family commissioned the construction of this so-called city castle. The building was entirely made of bricks, turning it into some kind of defence house. In 1395, the building got into the hands of the Oudaen family who named it after themselves. From 1758 until 1965 it was used as an old folks' home. After that, it was briefly in the possession of a student association. Since 1986, Oudaen is being used as a catering establishment.
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Utrecht Tourist Information 'Winkel van Utrecht'
Utrecht Tourist Information 'Winkel van Utrecht'
Located at the foot of the Dom Tower you will find the Utrecht Tourist Information Centre (VVV Utrecht). Make the most of your time in Utrecht by planning your trip with help from experts! Whether you’re searching for the best accommodation, exciting excursions in Utrecht or the region, the dedicated staff of VVV Utrecht can help you with a wonderful stay. They can also help you to book tickets, toursand information about public transport in and around Utrecht.
The Tourist Information Office is also the ultimate souvenir shop in Utrecht, with Holland souvenirs, typical Utrecht products and the largest selection of Miffy gifts in a special Miffy house available!
Go to the VVV Utrecht Information Centre for:
- Tourist information
- Dom Tower climbs
- Souvenirs
- Hotel bookings
- Gift vouchers
- Bicycle hire
- Walks and bicycle tours
- Guided tours
The information centre has free wireless Internet.
Public holidays:
Regular opening hours apply during public holidays, with the exception of Kings Day (27 April) during which the information centre will be closed.
Domplein 9
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RAUM
RAUM
RAUM is an oasis in the new city, in the heart of Leidsche Rijn Center, where you can create, imagine and question the future of the city through art & design.
The city is a source of knowledge, skills, creativity and resources. In order to unlock that source, you must stimulate interaction between people and the environment. RAUM does this by stimulating through cultural experiment. And that provides new insights. Stories are made and told at RAUM. It is a place where art and design show the challenges of our city. A place that gives shape to the residents' solidarity with their city.
3541 CM Utrecht -
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TOP ‘t Jagershuys
TOP ‘t Jagershuys
3707 HW Zeist -
Zoo Amersfoort
Zoo Amersfoort
3819 AC Amersfoort
