Location: Dordrecht
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Dordrecht (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈdɔrdrɛxt] ( listen)), colloquially Dordt ([dɔrt]), historically in English named Dort, is a city and municipality in the Western Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland. It is the fourth-largest city of the province, with a population of 118,450. The municipality covers the entire Dordrecht Island, also often called Het Eiland van Dordt ("the Island of Dordt"), bordered by the rivers Oude Maas, Beneden Merwede, Nieuwe Merwede, Hollands Diep, and Dordtsche Kil. Dordrecht is the largest and most important city in the Drechtsteden and is also part of the Randstad, the main conurbation in the Netherlands. Dordrecht is the oldest city in Holland and has a rich history and culture.
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1. Stadhuis Van Dordrecht
2. Molen Kyck Over Den Dyck
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4.0 based on 29 reviews
The "Kyck over den Dyck" windmill is a 30 meter high stone mill. It was built in 1713. The millers grind on wind power every Saturday. In our mill shop we sell various types of flour and self-milled wheat and spelled. The entrance to the mill costs € 2.00 Children under supervision are free. Opening hours: Saturday 10 am - 4 pm Every first Sunday of the month there is an art exhibition in the mill, called: Het Kunstrondje Dordrecht. Every month there are other artists. Open on the first Sunday of the month: 12 am - 5 pm
Reviewed By Dadinova - Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine
It is a 300-years old windmill, which had been restored about 7 years ago. You can go on the "balcony" for 1 euro. On the groundfloor you can purchase the cookies, flour and nice souvenirs. The personnel was very kind and friendly. While going up to the top, you will meet nice workers who are ready to tell you anything they know about this windmill. The view on Maas and Dordrecht from the balcony is breathtaking!
3. Oud Katholieke Parochie v.d. Maria Maior
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4.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Robert937 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
This small church dates from 1843 and was built at a place where once a Roman Catholic "schuilkerk" (hidden church) stood. After the Reformation in 1572 when Protestantism became the dominant religion in the Netherlands, Catholic worship was forced underground. Within the Catholic community there was division as well. In 1723 it resulted in a schism. Dutch Catholics no longer recognized the authority of the pope in Rome. They decided to firmly follow Cornelius Jansen (bishop of Ieper) who defended an interpretation of Catholicism denying a relationship between good deeds (and donations to the church) and reaching salvation (heaven). It led to the emergence of the Old Catholic Church (Oudkatholieke Kerk). At the time mainstream, but gradually loosing influence. Nowadays there are less than 5000 members in the Netherlands. The church in Dordrecht is still operational and well-maintained. They are proud to tell visitors about their beliefs. Due to the corona lockdown the church is only open at certain hours (check their website). I visited on Good Friday. Note the well crafted woodcarvings on pulpit and communion bar.
4. Arend Maartenshof
5. Station Dordrecht
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
6. 4YourGames
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
