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egonwegh Says: The Culemborg Lion in front of the town hall. I'll grade this one for ferocity, in my opinion it's a grade B.
Elisabeth Orphanage Museum, Protectors' Room
egonwegh Says: At the Culemborg Orphanage Museum, the Protectors' Room, this is where the Protectors of the orphanage would meet to discuss matters of interest. Portrets of benefactors, and antique furniture. According to one anecdote, a Protector would sometimes enter the orphan's dining...
Bird watching in Culemborg - Egyptian Goose
egonwegh Says: Bird watching in the moat that runs along the ancient city walls. This is an Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus), in Dutch it is called 'nijlgans'. We didn't know anything about this animal. It turns out that it is not indigenous in the Netherlands, but we've read that a...
ATLC Says: There are only foundations left of the castle. Johan II, Lord of Culemborg started this castle around 1350. The last of his line was Lady Elisabeth who died in 1555, childless. The castle then came into the hands of the Pallandt family (1555-1639) and then it was turned over...
For next time: Fransche School
ATLC Says: This is now a theatre but was built in 1846 to house a school for the poor. It was also meant to be used as flood location where the citizens could find safe refuge if the city was flooded. One of the doors is built halfway the wall, so that you could get a boat alongside...
For next time: Museum Elisabeth Weeshuis & Library
ATLC Says: The orphanage was set up out of the heritage of Elisabeth van Culemborg and it now is a museum and library.Elisabeth van Culemborg and her husband Anthonis van Lalaing were Lord and Lady of Culemborg.The permanent exposition at the museum is about the social care in...
For next time: The castle garden (Kasteeltuin)
ATLC Says: The Kasteeltuin (castle garden) is a garden which used to belong to the castle of which only foundations are left.It is only open on Saturdays from 1 April to 1 October or on appointment. There is an exhibition space where you can see foundation finds.
Op de Haven: Right next to the marina
egonwegh Says: Right next to the 'Culemborg Marina' and the local camp site - must be alive with tourists and yachts in summer! We visited in February 2010. On the border of the province of Gelderland. If you cross the river Lek on this spot - there's a (car) ferry within walking distance...
Taverne Monopole: Taverne Monopole
ATLC Says: I think the most local place in Culemborg, just behind the town hall is Taverne Monopole. A dark, panelled pub with little tables to have a meal. As we were with a larger group, we sat at the pool table which was covered and set up as dinner table.Very simple Dutch menu...
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Parking your car is well organised in Culemborg. When you enter the town you are directed to free parking space (at the edge of town but at walkable distance from the center) or to paid parking spaces.
Parking on the street costs € 0,90 per hour from 9-18 hrs and Fridays until 21.00 hrs.
Most part of the center is pedestrian area. The tourist signs don't just show you to the highlights of Culemborg but also to the parking space where you probably left your car.
Written Apr 5, 2003
ATLC Says: This bakery, on Markt square was very busy. Probably because they sell a lot of very nice bread here. There is a coffee corner too. To be honest, I first made this picture because of the dog in front. My pet is an Airedale terrier too and its bark was just the same!
Senseo Crema: Dutch coffee machine
ATLC Says: You'll find more info on the Dutch coffee machine Senseo Crema in the tips on my Netherlands page.I just thought it funny that they made a giant inflatable one! A Senseo Crema machine costs less than € 70
Combi Semeins: Digital photo shop
ATLC Says: If you need your digital photo's on a cd-rom or have them printed: this is possible within an hour at this photoshop.The shop is not on this picture but situated directly outside on the left side of the photo. Well assorted shop for digital camera's and more mainstream...
ATLC Says: This tip is a matter of interest to me as I am a bell ringer in my hometown Brielle.The Barbara church built before 1310 has a tower of which the top was burned down after a lightning bolt. It is now called the Square Tower (Vierkante Toren).Up to this day the Porridge Bell...
An old Dutch saying explained...
ATLC Says: "Aan de kaak stellen" is an old Dutch saying that means to denounce or expose something. A "kaak" is a pillory.On the corner of the town hall there is still a pillory well intact where convicted criminals were put on show. I didn't try it out for 2 reasons: one was that the...
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On a Friday it is obviously necessary to have some extra police around. There are numerous pubs and two coffeeshops that I saw. And quite a bit of youth hanging around although that was not in anyway threatening.
Or maybe the police were just airing the horses?
Written Apr 5, 2003
ATLC Says: I turned into a little street and saw this very old nice house. I think the main living area must be on the 1st floor because the ground floor looks rather low.
ATLC Says: The "caffagium" (tax office) from the Middle Ages. Situated south of but not part of the cloister Mariencroon.In 1455 a fund was founded for the poor. The caffagium came into posession of this foundation called "Armenpoth" in 1549 to extend it's distribution to the poor.
ATLC Says: Culemborg is a small town which will merit a visit of half a day to a day, depending on which monuments you visit.If you just walk around, admire, and do a little shopping, then half a day should be enough. Culemborg is a walled fortified town. Just inside the walls you'll...
Tourist Information office and windmill
ATLC Says: The tourist information office is opposite this windmill.However, you may find it to be closed. In that case you can get a free city walk brochure at the large bookstore on the market square. Molen De Hoop (The Hope) is a stone windmill built in 1853. It is owned by the...
Culemborg lies about 28 km south east of Utrecht in a region called Betuwe, known for its fruit trees. It's an old town which obtained city rights in 1318. If you want to read more about the Betuwe...
We went to Culemborg, in the Dutch province of Gelderland, on 21 February 2010. We walked through the historic town centre and visited the Elisabeth Orphanage Museum. Picture: 16th century mansion......
Culemborg is a little medieval town, not far from Utrecht, but situated in the province Gelderland. It has preserved much of its original beauty.
- castle ruins constructed: begun in the 14th century destroyed: 1672 by the French army razed: 1735-1812 location: Het Voorburg bij 1 * Culemborg, population: 27,600 .
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