Dordrecht, Medieval port city in South Holland, Netherlands
Dordrecht spreads across an island at the intersection of five rivers, with numerous canals running through its historical center containing more than 950 monuments.
The city received its first charter in 1220 from William I, Count of Holland, making it the oldest city in South Holland province.
The Dordrechts Museum displays a collection of paintings by local masters Aelbert Cuyp, Ferdinand Bol, and Nicolaes Maes, who were born in this city.
Visitors can explore the medieval center through walking paths connecting historic gates, courtyards, and quays along the waterfront.
The Grote Kerk from the 14th century features a 65-meter tower, detailed choir stalls, and maintains its original medieval construction materials.
Location: South Holland
Elevation above the sea: 1 m
Part of: Alblasserwaard-Drechtsteden
Shares border with: Papendrecht, Werkendam, Sliedrecht, Hoeksche Waard, Moerdijk, Zwijndrecht, Strijen, Drimmelen, Hardinxveld-Giessendam
Address: Dordrecht, Netherlands
Phone: +31078
Website: https://cms.dordrecht.nl
GPS coordinates: 51.79583,4.67833
Latest update: August 18, 2025 10:19
De Biesbosch National Park
6.9 km
Moerdijk bridges
9.2 km
Grote Kerk, Dordrecht
2.4 km
Dordrecht railway station
1.5 km
Huis te Merwede
3.7 km
Dordrechts Museum
2.1 km
Groothoofdspoort
2.7 km
Huis Van Gijn
2.5 km
De Witt Brothers
2.3 km
Hof
2.3 km
Drierivierenpunt
2.9 km
Schouwburg Kunstmin
2 km
City Hall, Dordrecht
2.2 km
Landgoed Dordwijk
642 m
Stadsbrug Zwijndrecht
2.6 km
Bibelot
2.6 km
Spoorbrug Dordrecht
2.6 km
Dordrechts Museum
2.1 km
Moerdijkbruggen
8.9 km
National Museum of Education
1.9 km
De Holland
1.9 km
Baanhoekbrug
5.2 km
Augustijnenkerk, Dordrecht
2.3 km
Arend Maartenshof
2 km
Nieuwkerk
2.5 km
Biesbosch Museum
7.3 km
Binnenvaartmuseum (Dordrecht)
2.4 km
Brugje van St Jan
13.5 kmReviews
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