Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Schiedam, Netherlands
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2.5 km
30 m
Experience Schiedam in Netherlands in a whole new way with our free 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.
Individual Sights in SchiedamSight 1: De Drie Koornbloemen
The three Koornbloemen from 1770 is the oldest still existing mill in Schiedam and is owned by 18 burners. It is the only mill with a miller's house connected to the mill.
Sight 2: De Vrijheid
De Vrijheid is a windmill in Schiedam. The mill at Noordvest 40 is the "neighboring mill" of mill De Noord and was built in 1785 commissioned by a number of burners as a stone tower mill between the mill De Noord and the former mill De Star, but against the will of several other burners. They were afraid that the new mill would obstruct the windage for other mills due to its width and size. The mill milled for the distilleries until 1917.
Sight 3: De Noord
Dutch: De Noord is a windmill located on the Noordvest 38 in Schiedam, Netherlands. It is the tallest windmill in the world with a roof height of 33.3 metres (109 ft) and a wing span of 26.6 metres (87 ft). The mill is one of the five remaining windmills in Schiedam, and has been a national monument since 29 May 1969. Today De Noord houses a restaurant.
Sight 4: De Nieuwe Palmboom
The Palm Tree is a windmill in the South Holland city of Schiedam that was originally built in 1781 to grind raw materials for gin production. In 1901, a spark ignited during a fire on the other side of the Vest and the mill burned down completely. The mill stump remained standing and was rebuilt in 1991-1993. The rebuilt mill was then given the name De Nieuwe Palmboom.
Sight 5: Zakkendragershuisje
The Zakkendragershuisje is a former guild house of the Zakkendragersguild in Schiedam. It was built in 1725. The building has a tower with accompanying clock.
Sight 6: Korenbeurs
The Schiedammer Korenbeurs or Koopmansbeurs is a national monument from 1786-'92. In the Korenbeurs, malt wine, grains and swill were traded. This trade was directly related to the gin distilleries located in Schiedam. The Beurs is seen as one of the monuments of the Schiedam gin industry.
Sight 7: Grote of St. Janskerk
The St. John's Church, also known as the Grote Kerk, is a three-aisled hall church in Schiedam, which was built on the site where a church had already stood in the 13th century.
Sight 8: Oude Stadhuis
The Old Town Hall of Schiedam is located on the Grote Markt. The building, built in 1538, was rebuilt after a fire (1604) in 1606, and in 1637 provided with the current gables. The double staircase dates from 1717-1718. In 1782 it was modernized by the then city architect Rutger van Bol'es.
Sight 9: De Kameel
De Kameel is a tower mill rebuilt in 2011 on the Doeleplein in Schiedam, which is part of the Schiedam mills.
Sight 10: Theater aan de Schie
Theater aan de Schie is a theatre in Schiedam, the Netherlands. The director and programme maker is Rob Roos.
Sight 11: Liduina Basiliek
The Basilica of St. Liduina and Our Lady of the Rosary is a neo-Gothic Roman Catholic church in Schiedam, built between 1878 and 1881. The church is known locally under the names Singelkerk and St. Liduinabasiliek. It was designed by Evert Margry, a student of P.J.H. Cuypers. The church is dedicated to Saint Liduina of Schiedam
Wikipedia: Basiliek van de H. Liduina en Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van de Rozenkrans (NL), Website
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