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Naarden Vesting
Naarden Vesting
Ruijsdaelplein 10
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Petting Zoo 'Oortjespad'
Petting Zoo 'Oortjespad'
3471 HD Kamerik -
TOP De Kuil van Drakensteyn
TOP De Kuil van Drakensteyn
3749 AW Lage Vuursche -
TOP Pondskoekersluis
TOP Pondskoekersluis
De Hoef Oostzijde 1
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TOP Laagraven
TOP Laagraven
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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.
4121 KK Everdingen -
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Fort Uithoorn
Fort Uithoorn
1427 AV Amstelhoek -
Delicacies from Zeist
Delicacies from Zeist
3701 Zeist -
Grebbe Line Visitor's Centre
Grebbe Line Visitor's Centre
Buursteeg 2
3927EJ Renswoude -
Muiden
Muiden
The best way to experience the convivial fortified city of Muiden is to take a stroll by the harbour with its many traditional sailing boats or to settle down at an outdoor café with a view of the Groote Zeesluis. Alternatively, you can explore the fort island of Pampus or visit the centuries-old Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot. Along with Naarden and Weesp, the fortified city of Muiden played an important role. Muiden closed off the Zeedijk dyke and protected the sea and inundation locks of the Vecht. Fort C, also popularly known as ‘the Muizenfort’, has a small museum about the New Dutch Waterline and the Defence Line of Amsterdam.
Herengracht
1398 AA Muiden -
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Peking Garden
Peking Garden
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Wilhelmina city park
Wilhelmina city park
3581 NP Utrecht -
Cavalry Museum
Cavalry Museum
3818 LN Amersfoort -
KAdE Art Centre
KAdE Art Centre
3812 EA Amersfoort
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