Dordrecht Things to Do

  Onze Lieve Vrouwe Kerk
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  • Onze Lieve Vrouwe Kerk
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De grote Kerk (the big church)

De grote Kerk (the big church), Dordrecht

 11 Reviews  About the Churchtower: The Gothic Big Church is the third biggest one in the Netherlands, and the tower is about 75 meters high (about 250 feet) and never finished. The dome-vault of the Big Church is... 

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Simon van Gijn Museum

Simon van Gijn Museum, Dordrecht

 Valeggua Says:  This Museum is the old house of banker and art collector Simon van Gijn. Walking trough this house gives you an impression of the way of living of the rich, in... 

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Groothoofd

Groothoofd, Dordrecht

 Valeggua Says:  The 'Groothoofd' is a famous historic area of Dordrecht. For centuries, this was the place foreigners and royalties came to land.When visiting Dordrecht, you... 

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The Biesbosch

The Biesbosch, Dordrecht

 Valeggua Says:  National parc the biesbosch is ' green silence'.The 7100 hectare big area has it's own specific plants and animals.You can take guided walking tours.When you... 

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Dordrecht Art Walk

Dordrecht Art Walk, Dordrecht

 Valeggua Says:  When you love Art and antiques, along the Dordt Art Walk there are many tempting antique and curio shops,galleries and art traders, antiquarian bookshops and... 

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The Dordrecht Tour

The Dordrecht Tour, Dordrecht

 Valeggua Says:  The Dordrecht Tour and the Dordrecht Canal Tour conducts you trough Dordrecht's historical inner city.Panels will guide you along the 3 km. walking route. Along... 

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Het Hof - the cradle of the Netherlands

Het Hof - the cradle of the Netherlands, Dordrecht

 Airpunk Says:  Het Hof is a small complex dating back to the 13th century. It became famous as the place where the representatives of the free cities of Holland and Zeeland... 

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Groothoofdspoort

Groothoofdspoort, Dordrecht

 Airpunk Says:  This city gate from 1618 is the second city gate (the other is the Catherijnepoort) which is still remaining from the old city defens structure. The gate has a... 

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Catherijnepoort (of Blauwpoort)

Catherijnepoort (of Blauwpoort), Dordrecht

 Airpunk Says:  This city gate is one of only two which are still standing in the city center of Dordrecht. It was built in 1652 and is situated near the Oude Maas. Be careful... 

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Dordrecht town hall (gemeentehuis)

Dordrecht town hall (gemeentehuis), Dordrecht

 Airpunk Says:  The old town hall was built in the 14th century for trading purposes and is in use as a town hall since the 16th century. You can visit it every first sunday of... 

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Monument of deWitt brothers

Monument of deWitt brothers, Dordrecht

 Airpunk Says:  The de Witt brothers were among the most interesting figures in dutch history. Cornelis was mayor of the city and had important functions in the military. Johan... 

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House of Bever and Sheep

House of Bever and Sheep, Dordrecht

 Nathalie_B Says:  And there I was, making my way from the port back to the city going through the Catharijne gate. As soon as I pased the gate, on my left side, I saw another old... 

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Catharijnepoort

Catharijnepoort, Dordrecht

 Nathalie_B Says:  Dordrecht has only two city gates that survived. Being a very wealthy city by the water, of course Dordrecht had many more. The Catharijnepoort is the gate that... 

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The Leaning Houses

The Leaning Houses, Dordrecht

 Nathalie_B Says:  While in Dordrecht, pay attnetion to the buildings. Being a very old city Dordrecht has some very interesting and old structures. Walking on the Museumstraat I... 

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Kyck over den Dyck

Kyck over den Dyck, Dordrecht

 Nathalie_B Says:  Not that my Dutch is good, but even for me it was easy to understand what the name means. Guessing that the original name is written in Old Dutch it can be... 

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Johan and Cornelis de Witt

Johan and Cornelis de Witt, Dordrecht

 Nathalie_B Says:  Johan and Cornelis de Witt are two very important figures in the Dutch history. Natives of Dordrecht the brothers are mentioned in many historical facts of the... 

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Dordrechts Museum

Dordrechts Museum, Dordrecht

 Nathalie_B Says:  The Dordrechts Museum won't impress you with paintings by van Gogh, Vermeer, or Rembrandt, like many other musems in the Netherlands. This place has the... 

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Park Merwestein

Park Merwestein, Dordrecht

 Nathalie_B Says:  As we arrived to Dordrecht we just wandered around the city without having any particular place in mind. This is how we came across the Park Merwestein. The... 

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't Hof

't Hof, Dordrecht

 Nathalie_B Says:  In 2005 VTer Urzu was jumping through this court, like a monkey, but in the 16th century this was the place where William of Orange (also known as William the... 

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't Hof

't Hof, Dordrecht

 ATLC Says:  This used to be an Augustin cloister built as early as 1275. Around the inner court yard there were a hospital, bakery, brewery and other service... 

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Scheffersplein

Scheffersplein, Dordrecht

 ATLC Says:  The Scheffers square was actually a bridge called Tolbrug which was broadened in the 16th century to create a stone cover over the harbour. The square itself... 

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Canal and city tour

Canal and city tour, Dordrecht

 ATLC Says:  The center of Dordrecht has various canals or 'harbours' running through it. There are various boat tours in and around Dordrecht. For here I will mention the... 

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De Witt brothers

De Witt brothers, Dordrecht

 ATLC Says:  The De Witt brothers, most famous politicians in The Netherlands. Johan de Witt was the most important statesman of his time. Both he and his brother Cornelis... 

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Town hall

Town hall, Dordrecht

 ATLC Says:  Built in 1383 by Flemish traders who used it as a market hall for their fabric products. It is a town hall since 1544. You can visit the town hall every first... 

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Well.... walk!

Well.... walk!, Dordrecht

 ATLC Says:  Just walk the city center to get to know it. There are many nice sights, buildings and such. Here the canal along the 'Grote Kerk' where the houses seem to be... 

Top 3 Hotels in Dordrecht

Mercure Hotel Dordrecht

 1 Review and 9 Opinions  I stayed here with two friends in May, 2006. The service was excellent and the breakfast was so... 

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A.S. Design Suites

 2 Reviews and 4 Opinions  Very nice accomodations, only 3 rooms in the "hotel" nice view of the street below 

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 In the centre of the city (like in the centre of all cities in Holland) there is a massive church. Most people will tour the church because it's free and easy... 

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Q:  I would like to take a day trip from Dordrecht to Gouda. Is there any public transportation?? There will be 4 of us any... 

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A: Check for the trains on www.ns.nl 

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Retracing footsteps in Dordrecht

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 In the 80s I came here a lot so this city somewhat belongs to my youth memory. Dordrecht is known as a 'poor' city but in the last decennia the town has been much restored and the grand houses and...... 

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Dordrecht, a beautiful historical island

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  Dordrecht I moved to Dordrecht in 2005. Just 15 minutes away from the big modern city of Rotterdam, there's this nostalgic city Dordrecht. It's a spectacular location at a junction of three... 

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Dordrecht - home of the de Witt brothers

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 Dordrecht is an old town with a large historical background. It has a wonderful old town, an impressive old church and is the home of the de Witt brothers. Oh yes, and by the way, it can claim to be... 

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Dordrecht, The Netherlands

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 Personally, I always thought that Dordrecht was an overlooked gem. Located south of Rotterdam on the main train line, it’s an easy stopover to see some beautiful churches, marina and canals. 

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irisbe's new Dordrecht Page

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 Dordrecht, I only have been here on a few locations, that is when visiting my family who lives here. When my brother got married he settled in the Netherlands, always in the neighborhood of... 

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