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Amelisweerd - Rhijnauwen
Amelisweerd - Rhijnauwen
Koningslaan 9
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Geesberge country estate
Geesberge country estate
3601 NA Maarssen -
The Vuursche
The Vuursche
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TOP Oud-Zuilen, Slot Zuylen
TOP Oud-Zuilen, Slot Zuylen
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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.
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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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Muurhuizen (Wallhouses)
Muurhuizen (Wallhouses)
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TOP Kersenpracht Cothen
TOP Kersenpracht Cothen
Graaf van Lynden van Sandenburgweg 2
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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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Nyenrode Business University
Nyenrode Business University
3620 AC Breukelen -
Brasserie Soesterduinen
Brasserie Soesterduinen
3768 MD Soest -
Restaurant Rederij De Eemlust
Restaurant Rederij De Eemlust
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Blik & Burgers playground and restaurant
Blik & Burgers playground and restaurant
3703 DZ Zeist -
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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Groene Entree Kaapse Bossen
Groene Entree Kaapse Bossen
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TOP City harbour Wijk bij Duurstede
TOP City harbour Wijk bij Duurstede
Havenweg
3961 AW Wijk bij Duurstede -
De Hooge Vuursche Castle
De Hooge Vuursche Castle
3744 KC Baarn -
Museum Bunker Leusden
Museum Bunker Leusden
3831 RZ Leusden -
Stayokay Utrecht Centrum
Stayokay Utrecht Centrum
3512 AD Utrecht -
Utrecht City Hall
Utrecht City Hall
Stadhuisbrug 1
3511 JK Utrecht -
Fort Nieuwersluis
Fort Nieuwersluis
3631 AA Nieuwersluis -
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
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Zoo Amersfoort
Zoo Amersfoort
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TOP Zeist Castle
TOP Zeist Castle
3703 CE Zeist
