Wijk bij Duurstede, Medieval municipality in Utrecht, Netherlands
The town stretches along the Rhine River where the Kromme Rijn branches off, creating a natural intersection of waterways at 5 meters elevation.
During the Roman period, this location functioned as a trading post, later developing into a settlement that received official city rights in 1300.
The market square features a church tower with a flat roof, intended to surpass the height of Utrecht's Domtoren but remained incomplete due to funding limitations.
Regular bus services connect Wijk bij Duurstede to Utrecht city and surrounding areas, making it accessible for both residents and visitors throughout the day.
This municipality contains the world's only drive-through windmill, which stands as a testament to Dutch engineering and agricultural innovation.
Location: Utrecht
Capital city: Wijk bij Duurstede
Elevation above the sea: 5 m
Part of: Utrecht
Shares border with: Utrechtse Heuvelrug, Culemborg, Houten, Bunnik, Buren
Phone: +31343595595
Email: info@wijkbijduurstede.nl
Website: https://wijkbijduurstede.nl
GPS coordinates: 51.97519,5.33744
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54
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