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Werk aan het Spoel
Werk aan het Spoel
In 1815, a fan lock was built into the Lekdijk near Goilberdingen for inundation purposes. It was protected by an earthen battery. In 1848, the battery was upgraded to a fort. Later on, the inundation system was optimised, and four bomb-proof buildings were added to the fort. In peacetime, the road on top of the dyke ran right through the fort, but traffic was led around the fort in times of mobilisation. In 1939, seven concrete shelters and two machine gun casemates were added. An unusual feature is the high free-standing wall in a field to the south of the fort. This was the stop butt of a German firing range.
4106 LC Culemborg -
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Museum Catharijneconvent
Museum Catharijneconvent
Museum Catharijneconvent shows the history of Christianity in the Netherlands through centuries-old art as well as contemporary art.
Paintings by Rembrandt, Pieter Saenredam and Jan van Scorel, relics, video art by Guido van der Werve and others, sculptures of saints, ancient manuscripts, a huge stained glass window by Marc Mulders and all there is to know about holidays such as Christmas, Easter and St Nicholas. This and more is on display in the Catharijneconvent Museum in a magnificent medieval convent. This oasis of art and culture is located in the centre and in walking distance from the Dom. The Catharijneconvent Museum tells the fascinating story of the past and present of Christianity in the Netherlands. With a collection consisting of Protestant and Catholic art and cultural objects, there is no other museum like this in the entire world.
Lange Nieuwstraat 38
3512 PH Utrecht -
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Woudschoten Hotel & Conferentiecentrum***
Woudschoten Hotel & Conferentiecentrum***
3703 HX Zeist -
Museum Bunker Leusden
Museum Bunker Leusden
3831 RZ Leusden -
De Paltz Estate
De Paltz Estate
3768 MZ Soest -
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.
3998 NJ Schalkwijk -
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Vianen Castle “Op de Bol”
Vianen Castle “Op de Bol”
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4132 CC Vianen -
Rijn en Zon corn mill in the Vogelenbuurt
Rijn en Zon corn mill in the Vogelenbuurt
3524 CE Utrecht -
Vechtstreekmuseum Maarssen
Vechtstreekmuseum Maarssen
Diependaalsedijk 19
3601 GH MAARSSEN -
Highland West Coelhorst
Highland West Coelhorst
3828 PC Hoogland -
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.
3511 AZ Utrecht -
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Leersumse Veld
Leersumse Veld
3956 KW LEERSUM -
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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Bungalowpark 't Eekhoornnest
Bungalowpark 't Eekhoornnest
3768 HL Soest -
Tobacco Cultivation Museum
Tobacco Cultivation Museum
Burg. Jhr. H. v.d. Boschstraat 46
3958 CD Amerongen -
The Vuursche
The Vuursche
3749 Lage Vuursche -
Speelbos (forest playground) Nieuw Wulven
Speelbos (forest playground) Nieuw Wulven
Binnenweg 26
3994 AN Houten -
Museum Spakenburg
Museum Spakenburg
3752 AH Bunschoten-Spakenburg -
St. Joriskerk (Church)
St. Joriskerk (Church)
Hof 1
3811 CJ Amersfoort -
DOMunder
DOMunder
DOMunder uncovers the rich history of one of Utrecht's most significant locations: Domplein. Guided by an expert and equipped with your own smart flashlight, you will explore the place where the city of Utrecht was born. Go underground and discover archaeological remains and exciting stories.
3512 JC Utrecht -
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TOP Oortjespad
TOP Oortjespad
Oortjespad
3471HD Kamerik -
Naarden Vesting
Naarden Vesting
Ruijsdaelplein 10
1411 EA Naarden-Vesting -
Pyramid of Austerlitz
Pyramid of Austerlitz
3931 MG Woudenberg -
Soesterduinen Sand Dunes
Soesterduinen Sand Dunes
3786 MD Soest
