Breda

Breda is an administrative center in the province of Noord-Brabant with canals running through the center and residential areas spreading in all directions. The inner streets lead to small squares with cafes and shops, while outer areas hold green spaces and housing blocks.

The town gained city rights in the 12th century and grew into a trading hub between the northern and southern Netherlands. The 1667 Treaty of Breda ended a naval war between England and the Republic, briefly putting the town at the center of European diplomacy.

Locals use the narrow streets of the old town for daily shopping and meet on terraces around the market square. Weekend markets bring fresh produce to the center, while families stroll through the parks along the edges.

Several bus lines connect the outer neighborhoods to the train station, which offers direct connections to Amsterdam and Antwerp in under an hour. The central area is easy to cover on foot, while bicycles on marked routes make reaching the outskirts simple.

A Polish armored division freed the town in 1944, starting a friendship still visible today through monuments and annual celebrations. Several streets and a park carry Polish names to remember this event.

Location: Breda

Elevation above the sea: 3 m

Shares border with: Alphen-Chaam, Etten-Leur, Gilze en Rijen, Moerdijk, Oosterhout, Zundert

Website: https://breda.nl

GPS coordinates: 51.58889,4.77583

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:04