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The Great Church of Wijk bij Duurstede
The Great Church of Wijk bij Duurstede
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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.
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Utrecht City Hall
Utrecht City Hall
Stadhuisbrug 1
3511 JK Utrecht -
Pyramid of Austerlitz
Pyramid of Austerlitz
3931 MG Woudenberg -
Buiten in de Kuil - Lage Vuursche
Buiten in de Kuil - Lage Vuursche
3749 AW Lage Vuursche -
Bicycle Boat, stop NIeuwersluis
Bicycle Boat, stop NIeuwersluis
zandpad 9
3631 NK Nieuwersluis -
National Glass Museum & Glass studio
National Glass Museum & Glass studio
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TOP Lexmond
TOP Lexmond
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Stayokay Utrecht Centrum
Stayokay Utrecht Centrum
3512 AD Utrecht -
De Vriendschap windmill
De Vriendschap windmill
Nieuweweg 109
3905 LJ Veenendaal -
Fort at 't Hemeltje
Fort at 't Hemeltje
Fort 't Hemeltje dates from 1877-1881 and is the last built fort of the New Dutch Waterline. It defended a strip of land that could not be flooded and the 's-Hertogenbosch-Utrecht railway line. Nowadays, Fort bij 't Hemeltje is largely used as office space for various entrepreneurs who are active in the field of sustainability. The fort also offers shelter to (breeding) birds and bats.
There is a walking route around the fort and there is an exciting spy route with fun assignments for children. In addition, the fort is regularly open to the public, for example during Open Heritage Days.
Fortweg 11
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Stayokay hostel Utrecht-Bunnik
Stayokay hostel Utrecht-Bunnik
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Volmolen
Volmolen
Plantsoen Noord 2
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Fort Uitermeer
Fort Uitermeer
Uitermeer
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Fort Asperen
Fort Asperen
This magnificent tower fort, built between 1845 and 1847, is surrounded by a moat for extra protection. Fort Asperen last saw active use on 12 April 1940, as part of preparations for the coming war. However, the Germans flew straight past it. Fort Asperen, which is an artwork in and of itself, is open to visitors in the summer months. The domed roof to keep out the rain, for instance, is made entirely of glass slates designed in the Glassworks at the National Glass Museum.
Langendijk 60
4145BR Acquoy -
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Fort Nieuwersluis
Fort Nieuwersluis
Rijksstraatweg 7b
3631 AA Nieuwersluis -
Vianen Castle “Op de Bol”
Vianen Castle “Op de Bol”
't wed 2
4132 CC Vianen -
TOP Leerdam
TOP Leerdam
Lingedijk 8
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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.
3511 AE Utrecht -
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Werk aan de Waalse Wetering
Werk aan de Waalse Wetering
This defence work was built in 1875–1878 and comprises a bomb-proof outbuilding and a guardhouse.
In emergencies, it could harbour as many as 95 men.
The fort is freely accessible and boasts uninterrupted views of the island of Schalkwijk. The Verdronken Bos (drowned forest), where a wooden walkway takes you across the water, is a short walk away.
3999 NS Tull en 't Waal -
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Brasserie Soesterduinen
Brasserie Soesterduinen
3768 MD Soest -
Groene Entree Kaapse Bossen
Groene Entree Kaapse Bossen
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City park Griftpark
City park Griftpark
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Noorderpark Ruigenhoek
Noorderpark Ruigenhoek
Utrecht
