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Dunes of Soest
Dunes of Soest
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Boundary posts
Boundary posts
In around 1875, the Ministry of War erected some 350 boundary posts along the length of the Kromme Rijn. The blue stone posts, marked with the letter O (for Oorlog, the Dutch word for war) and a number, marked the new route for transporting water to the New Dutch Waterline. The posts used to line up with plot boundaries. Many have been removed over the years, but the water board has returned 18 of them to their original location along the towpath between Werkhoven and Odijk following the construction of an environmentally friendly riverbank.
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The Zouweboezem nature reserve
The Zouweboezem nature reserve
An undiscovered gem, full of beautiful flora and fauna. This storage area was dug in the 14th century to collect the excess water between the polders. Now it is an oasis of peace in which grasslands, reed beds and water alternate. Have your camera ready, because the swamp fields are the home and breeding ground for many bird species. The purple heron, the marsh harrier and the china grouse, you can admire them all.
Boezemweg
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Vianen Castle “Op de Bol”
Vianen Castle “Op de Bol”
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Fort Lunet aan de Snel
Fort Lunet aan de Snel
Somewhat hidden in the woods along Gedekte Gemeenschapsweg between Fort Honswijk and Werk aan de Korte Uitweg is the small but atmospheric Lunet aan de Snel. The earthen rampart allowed defenders to repel an attack on Fort Honswijk from the north-east. In addition, its guns covered parts of the Lekdijk – something that could not be achieved from Fort Honswijk.
These days, the fort houses an exhibition that illustrates the key role that water plays in our community and its unique properties.
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Fort Blauwkapel
Fort Blauwkapel
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Pannenkoekenhuis Bergzicht
Pannenkoekenhuis Bergzicht
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TOP De Schammer
TOP De Schammer
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Leersumse Veld
Leersumse Veld
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Cunera Hill
Cunera Hill
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Blokhoven inundation area
Blokhoven inundation area
The Blokhoven polder flood plain is situated behind the Achterdijk in Schalkwijk. During heavy rainfall, it can collect up to 23,000 m3 of water to prevent Schalkwijk from being flooded. This volume is equivalent to around 10 Olympic swimming pools. The area is at the heart of the New Dutch Waterline. In the summer, the plain is flooded twice a month to illustrate the inundation principle for visitors. If heavy or prolonged rainfall is forecast, the water board may decide to forego the inundation, as the plain will be needed to collect excess water.
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Tobacco Cultivation Museum
Tobacco Cultivation Museum
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The Hernhutter (Moravian Brothers) House
The Hernhutter (Moravian Brothers) House
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Centraal Museum
Centraal Museum
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Restaurant La Montagne
Restaurant La Montagne
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The Great Church of Wijk bij Duurstede
The Great Church of Wijk bij Duurstede
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Visitor Centre De Boswerf
Visitor Centre De Boswerf
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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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Soesterberg Park Air Base
Soesterberg Park Air Base
3768 MX Soest -
The old St. Nicholas Church
The old St. Nicholas Church
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Vianen
Vianen
Vianen -
Geerestein estate
Geerestein estate
3931 JB Woudenberg -
Nyenrode Business University
Nyenrode Business University
3620 AC Breukelen -
TOP Linschoten
TOP Linschoten
Noord Linschoterdijk 1 (tegenover nr. 1)
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