Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #3 in Dordrecht, Netherlands
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5.4 km
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Experience Dordrecht in Netherlands in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in DordrechtIndividual Sights in DordrechtSight 1: Binnenvaartmuseum
Binnenvaartmuseum is a floating museum in Dordrecht, South Holland, Netherlands, on the Wantij waterway near the former shipyard De Biesbosch.
Sight 2: Energiehuis
Bibelot is a music venue located in the Energiehuis in the Noordflank district, Dordrecht, province of South Holland. The stage is one of the core stages in the Netherlands, which also includes venues such as Paradiso and 013. Since its foundation in 1967, Bibelot has been known as the oldest music venue in the Netherlands. The broad programming consists of pop concerts, festivals and dance parties. In addition to a team of professionals, more than 100 volunteers work in Bibelot.
Sight 3: Kyck over den Dyck
Kyck over den Dyck is a windmill in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is the only preserved mill in that city. The original mill was built in 1612 and was a wooden post flour mill. This mill ground malt, which served as raw material for the Dordrecht beer brewers. In 1713 the small post mill was replaced by the current stone tower mill.
Sight 4: Dordrechts museum
Dordrechts Museum is an art museum in Dordrecht, Netherlands. The museum was founded in 1842 and has a collection of artists of painting and other artistic objects from the last six centuries. The permanent collection includes numerous paintings from the Dutch Golden Age and the baroque period, as well as a sizeable collection of landscape art and 19th century paintings. The museum has been described as having one of the most important collections of Dutch Masters in the Netherlands with art on display from Aelbert Cuyp, Rembrandt, Jacob van Strij and others.
Sight 5: Arend Maartenshof
The Arend Maartenshof is a courtyard in the town of Dordrecht, in the Dutch province of South Holland. The courtyard was built in 1625 and was named after its founder Arend Maartenszoon. He was known as a money-grubber and tried to improve his reputation by building 38 houses for poor women. By founding this almshouse, the namesake hoped to ease his conscience. For a long time, Arend Maartenszoon was more interested in collecting as much money as possible than in caring about his fellow man. A bad reputation among his fellow townsmen and the church was the result of his greedy attitude.
Sight 6: Wilhelminakerk
The Wilhelmina Church is a Reformed church designed by architect Tjeerd Kuipers. The church is located at Blekersdijk 41 in Dordrecht, in the Dutch province of South Holland.
Sight 7: St. Antoniuskerk
St. Anthony's Church is a Roman Catholic church located at Burgemeester De Raadtsingel 45 in the city of Dordrecht, in the Dutch province of South Holland.
Sight 8: Holland van 1859
De Holland van 1859 or simply De Holland is a 1939 building in Dordrecht to a design by the Dutch architect Sybold van Ravesteijn. The building has been designated a municipal monument since 2007. Above the entrance is a sculpture group by Willem van Kuilenburg.
Sight 9: Stadhuis
The City Hall in Dordrecht is a renaissance building decorated in neoclassic style on the Stadhuisplein and over one of the city harbors; the Voorstraathaven. It is the seat of the city's government, which first received city rights in 1220, and today it is still the place where residents often hold their civic wedding ceremonies.
Sight 10: Grote of Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
The Grote Kerk of Dordrecht, officially the Church of Our Lady is a large church in the Brabantine Gothic style, and the largest church in the city. It was built between 1284 and 1470, though some parts are newer. It became a Protestant church in 1572, and remains an active church, now owned by the Protestant Church in the Netherlands.
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