Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Dordrecht, Netherlands
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Experience Dordrecht 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.
Activities in DordrechtIndividual Sights in DordrechtSight 1: Museum 1940-1945
Museum 1940-1945 is a museum in Dordrecht, in the Dutch province of South Holland. The museum, founded in 1988, is dedicated to the Second World War and the role Dordrecht played in it in particular.
Sight 2: Museum Mr. Simon Van Gijn
Huis Van Gijn is a museum, located in two monumental buildings on the Nieuwe Haven in Dordrecht, in the Dutch province of South Holland. The main building is the former home of the namesake, Simon van Gijn. The museum is set up in such a way that it seems as if time has stood still and the visitor can see what life was like a hundred years and more ago.
Sight 3: Catharijnepoort
The Catrijnepoort is a city gate in the South Holland city of Dordrecht. The gate is located on the Hooikade along the Oude Maas and forms the closure of the Korte Engelenburgerkade. It is one of the two remaining city gates of Dordrecht; the other is the Groothoofdspoort. In the monument register, the gate is listed as Catharijnepoort.
Sight 4: 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.
Sight 5: 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 6: Ary Scheffer
The statue of Ary Scheffer in the city of Dordrecht, in the Dutch province of South Holland, is a national monument.
Sight 7: 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 grabber and tried to improve his reputation by building 38 houses for poor women. By founding this courtyard, 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 money-hungry attitude.
Sight 8: 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 9: Augustijnenkerk
The Augustinian Church is a church in the city center of the city of Dordrecht, in the Dutch province of South Holland. The Augustinian Church belonged to the Augustinian monastery and was originally built around 1293. In the second half of the 15th century, the church was extended with a side aisle. The façade, in classicist style, dates from 1773. The church was restored between 1994 and 1996 and has a Maarschalkerweerd organ from 1899.
Sight 10: St Maria Maior
The H. Maria Maior is a building of the Old Catholic Church on the Voorstraat in the city of Dordrecht, in the Dutch province of South Holland.
Sight 11: Nieuw- of Sint Nicolaaskerk
The Nieuwkerk is a medieval church in the city of Dordrecht, in the Dutch province of South Holland.
Sight 12: 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 13: 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.
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