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TOP 't Hooge Erf
TOP 't Hooge Erf
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Inundation lock at Wijk bij Duurstede
Inundation lock at Wijk bij Duurstede
In 1870, the Kromme Rijn was given a key role in the New Dutch Waterline. Back then, it took almost a month to flood the area around Utrecht. This had to be speeded up. To this end, the river was widened, its bends were straightened and locks and dams were built. Near Wijk bij Duurstede, a large inundation lock was built that made Wijk bij Duurstede the ‘tap’ with which to turn on the New Dutch Waterline. This reduced the time needed to flood the inundation areas to between 4 and 12 days. The inlet is still used daily to transport fresh water to the city of Utrecht and the river Vecht.
3961CH Wijk bij Duurstede -
Plofsluis
Plofsluis
The Plofsluis consists of five concrete bins with a relatively weak floor that span the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal. The bins could store around 40,000 tonnes of sand, gravel or debris. In wartime, the floor could be blow up, so that its contents would drop into the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal. This would block the canal and prevent the inundation water from flowing out. The lock was designed in such a way that its sides would remain upright after the explosion, so that the floor could be reconstructed and the sluice could be used again. It was never actually used.
3439 LS Nieuwegein -
Lunchrestaurant Het Broodlokaal
Lunchrestaurant Het Broodlokaal
Slotlaan 247
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De Haar Castle
De Haar Castle
3455 RR Haarzuilens -
Petrus Tower
Petrus Tower
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Climb the Tower
Climb the Tower
3811 BN Amersfoort -
Bicycle Boat, stop NIeuwersluis
Bicycle Boat, stop NIeuwersluis
zandpad 23
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Fort Uithoorn
Fort Uithoorn
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The Witches Weighhouse
The Witches Weighhouse
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Tourist Information Point Leerdam
Tourist Information Point Leerdam
Leerdam, who has not heard about this beautiful city? Since 1765 the Glasscapital of the Netherlands and the whole world eats our Leerdammer Cheese. If you're looking for culture, good food, sailing, shopping, walking or cycling? The city center of Leerdam has it all!
Are you looking for information about Leerdam, tips and ideas, bicycle or walking routes? Come visit us in the Tourist Information Office in Leerdam. We are happy to help you find your way around Leerdam.
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Museum Heksenwaag
Museum Heksenwaag
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TOP City harbour Wijk bij Duurstede
TOP City harbour Wijk bij Duurstede
Havenweg
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Werk aan het Spoel
Werk aan het Spoel
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Asschatterkeerkade
Asschatterkeerkade
The Asschatterkade dates from 1745, and is one of the longest trenches of the Grebbelinie, with its length of 2500 metres. The trench from 1799 lies east of Leusden, at the edge of the flood plain. But there are also elements from more recent history which can be found.
The nine visible military bunkers, for example, were built during the mobilisation between 1939-1940. There is also a unique concrete tank barrier from this time. During the May Days of 1940, the Germans attempted in vain to break through the defences.
3831 JP Leusden -
BAK, basis voor actuele kunst
BAK, basis voor actuele kunst
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Henschoter lake
Henschoter lake
3931MK Woudenberg -
Tabaksschuur Amerongen
Tabaksschuur Amerongen
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TOP De Linielanding
TOP De Linielanding
3433 NV Nieuwegein -
De Hooge Vuursche Castle
De Hooge Vuursche Castle
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Grebbeberg Military Cemetery
Grebbeberg Military Cemetery
The largest battle of the Dutch army in WWII took place on Grebbeberg Hill. Here poorly armed and untrained men held their ground against a very powerful and ruthless opponent for three days. Grebbeberg Military Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 800 soldiers and 1 citizen who perished here in the Second World War. It is located on Grebbeberg Hill at Rhenen, and was a battlefield of just a few square kilometres, but is full of stories of the courage of desperation in the Netherlands.
The information centre, with an exhibition about the events on Grebbeberg Hill during “The Battle for Grebbeberg Hill” in May 1940, is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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Stayokay hostel Utrecht-Bunnik
Stayokay hostel Utrecht-Bunnik
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TOP Winkelpolder, Vinkeveen
TOP Winkelpolder, Vinkeveen
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Rijnauwen Fort
Rijnauwen Fort
Vossegatsedijk 5
3981 HS Bunnik
