Sluis, Municipality near Belgian border in Zeeland, Netherlands.
Sluis extends across a coastal area at 2 meters above sea level, featuring traditional Dutch architecture and maritime infrastructure throughout its streets.
The settlement changed its name from Lamminsvliet to Sluis in 1324, marking its evolution from a small village into a strategic trading center.
The municipal celebrations emphasize maritime traditions through local festivals, connecting inhabitants with their seafaring heritage and water management practices.
The town center contains numerous shops, cafes, and restored fortification sections, making it a destination for both commerce and historical exploration.
The Battle of Sluis in 1340 saw King Edward III of England defeat Philip VI of France in a naval confrontation that shaped medieval maritime warfare.
Location: Zeeland
Inception: January 1, 2003
Capital city: Sluis
Elevation above the sea: 2 m
Part of: Zeelandic Flanders
Shares border with: Vlissingen, Terneuzen, Damme, Borsele, Assenede, Sint-Laureins
Phone: +31117457000
Email: info@gemeentesluis.nl
Website: http://gemeentesluis.nl
GPS coordinates: 51.35000,3.50000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:40
Turkeye
6.7 km
Leopold Canal
13.5 km
Belfry of Sluis
9.1 km
Polder noir inondé
5.9 km
Saint Bavo Church
9.3 km
Nieuwe Sluis
6.5 km
Groede Podium
4 km
Kasteel van Sluis
8.4 km
Watertoren
2.1 km
Heille
11.1 km
Wallen van Retranchement
8.2 km
Wallen van Sluis
8.7 km
Grote Kerk (Groede)
3.3 km
Sint Anna ter Muiden kerk
10.3 km
Fort Hazegras
9.5 km
Joannes de Doperkerk
9.3 km
Nooit Gedacht
6.3 km
De Brak
9.2 km
Kasteel van Middelburg
12.2 km
Molen van Risseeuw
5.8 km
Wilhelminapolder
10.4 km
Sint-Barbarakerk
6.1 km
Sint-Petrus en Pauluskerk
12 km
Lutherse kerk
3.3 km
Mariakerk
6.7 km
Heilige Maria Hemelvaartkerk
9.3 km
Nationaal Monument 'De Nederlandse Maagd'
11.9 km
Oudemanskreek
10.5 kmReviews
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