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Goejanverwelle lock
Goejanverwelle lock
The Goejanverwelle lock and the Enkele Wiericke lock on the Hollandse Ijssel played a key role in the Disaster Year. Together with the lock at Nieuwerbrug on the Oude Rijn, they formed the inlet to the Langeweide polder, which was the narrowest section of the Waterline. The locks were opened on 17 June 1672 – just in time to halt the advance of the French, who had already captured Oudewater and marched right up to the edge of the hastily flooded Waterline. With great promptitude, the commander of the garrison at Goejanverwelle, the Count of Horn, gave the order to raise sconces and fortifications to defend the locks. For the moment, the Waterline was safe!
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Dutch Fortress Museum
Dutch Fortress Museum
Westwalstraat 6
1411 PB Naarden -
Nyenrode Business University
Nyenrode Business University
3620 AC Breukelen -
Pannenkoekenhuis de Grebbeberg
Pannenkoekenhuis de Grebbeberg
3911 AV Rhenen -
Fort Maarsseveen
Fort Maarsseveen
3602 AM Maarssen -
Restaurant La Montagne
Restaurant La Montagne
3911 SC Rhenen -
TOP Museum Spakenburg
TOP Museum Spakenburg
Spakenburg -
Cunera Hill
Cunera Hill
3911 AC Rhenen -
Fort Ruigenhoek
Fort Ruigenhoek
3737 MR Groenekan -
The Vuursche
The Vuursche
3749 Lage Vuursche -
Hotel 't Wapen van Harmelen
Hotel 't Wapen van Harmelen
3481 EK Harmelen -
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.
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Cheese Warehouse | Cheese Experience
Cheese Warehouse | Cheese Experience
Emmakade 6A
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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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TOP De Kuil van Drakensteyn
TOP De Kuil van Drakensteyn
3749 AW Lage Vuursche -
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 Beauforthuis
TOP Beauforthuis
3711 AB Austerlitz -
Bicycle Boat, Maarssen
Bicycle Boat, Maarssen
Zandweg 44 (tegenover nr. 44)
3601AE Maarssen -
De Paltz Estate
De Paltz Estate
3768 MZ Soest -
Dunes of Soest
Dunes of Soest
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VVV agentschap Breukelen
VVV agentschap Breukelen
Herenstraat 4
3621 AR Breukelen -
Bicycle Boat, stop Breukelen
Bicycle Boat, stop Breukelen
Herenstraat 41
3621AP Breukelen -
Bicycle Boat on the river Vecht
Bicycle Boat on the river Vecht
Rijksstraatweg 11
3631 AA Nieuwersluis -
Gagelbos
Gagelbos
3566 MJ Utrecht
