Terneuzen, Port city in Zeelandic Flanders region, Netherlands.
Description
Terneuzen is a port city at the Western Scheldt estuary in Zeeländisch Flanders, stretching across several population centers. The area is shaped by two major waterways: the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal and a tunnel under the Western Scheldt that connects the region to surrounding areas.
History
The place was first documented in 1325 and gained city rights in 1584 due to its strategic location on waterways connecting to Ghent. This long history established it as an important trade hub in the region.
Culture
The town is closely connected to the maritime legend of the Flying Dutchman, which tells of Captain Van der Decken departing on his eternal voyage. This story shapes how the port community sees itself and its relationship with the sea.
Practical
The area is best accessed via the Western Scheldt Tunnel route or the canal, making it easy to explore different parts. Visitors should be aware that the region is shaped by shipping and industrial traffic, so some areas may have restricted access at certain times.
Did you know?
One of Dow's largest chemical production sites in the world operates here on the west side of the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal. This industrial complex is a major employer for the region and significantly shapes the local landscape.
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Sluizencomplex Terneuzen
4.8 km
Mietje Stroel
10.2 km
Town hall of Terneuzen
5 km
Zelzatebrug
10.6 km
Boekhoute railway station
10.2 km
Groot Eiland
11.5 km
Ellewoutsdijk Fort
10.5 km
Torenberg (Zaamslag)
6 km
Tank memorial
10.3 km
Heilige Maria Hemelvaartkerk (Sas van Gent)
7.7 km
Ter Leyen Castle
9.1 km
Water tower Axel
6.5 km
Luchtwachttoren 3T1 - Koewacht
11.7 kmLinie van Communicatie tussen Hulst en Sas van Gent
8.1 km
Bridge Sas van Gent
7.3 km
Westerschelde & Saeftinghe
7.7 kmMosselmonument
5.3 km
Sluiskil Bridge
133 m
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Hemelvaartkerk
5.3 km
Sint-Willibrorduskerk
4.9 kmFort Masereels
12.5 km
Kerkje van Ellesdiek
10.8 km
Sint-Laurentiuskerk
10.4 kmFort Moerspui
10.3 km
Stadsmolen
5.9 km
Sint-Filippus en Jacobuskerk
12.5 km
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Geboortekerk
11 km
Hervormde kerk
5.9 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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