Sliedrecht, Municipality and town in South Holland, Netherlands
Description
Sliedrecht is a town in South Holland with direct access to rivers and waterways that shape the urban landscape. The center sits along the waterfront, where historic and modern structures stand side by side forming the settlement.
History
The town developed as a trading point along river routes and later became a center for the dredging industry. This specialization arose from its location and the region's need for water management expertise.
Culture
The National Dredging Museum displays the heritage of water management and harbor construction that has shaped local identity for generations. Visitors can understand how working with water has influenced the town's traditions and daily practices over time.
Practical
The town is served by two railway stations offering connections to larger cities and supporting daily commuters. A waterbus system allows visitors to reach surrounding communities and explore the waterways.
Did you know?
Several of the world's largest dredging companies operate their facilities here, making the area an international hub for this industry. This concentration of specialized expertise is less known than the tourist attractions of other Dutch cities.
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Baanhoekbrug
2.2 km
Helsluis
1.4 km
Sliedrechtse Biesbosch
2.6 km
Beth-El Church (Sliedrecht)
246 m
National Dredging Museum
1.3 km
Peulensluis
3.6 km
Watertoren (Sliedrecht)
1.8 km
Watertoren
3.5 km
Wingerdse Molen
5 km
Public Observatory Mercury
1.2 km
Tjasker Bleskensgraaf
4.9 km
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Altijddurende Bijstandkerk (Sliedrecht)
567 m
Nederlands Hervormde Kerk, Wijgaarden
2.6 km
Raadhuis
391 m
Nederlands Hervormde Kerk (Sliedrecht)
214 m
Kerkbuurt 99, Sliedrecht
167 m
Rivierdijk 470, Sliedrecht
822 m
Merwelanden 33, Dordrecht
1.4 km
Monument Merwedegijzelaars
740 m
Lancaster-monument
3.7 km
Plaquette voor Merwedegijzelaars
214 m
Oorlogsmonument
191 m
Woonhuis van het type dijkhuis gebouwd in Traditioneel Ambachtelijke stijl met elementen uit het Classicisme
1.3 km
Nationaal Baggermuseum
1.2 km
Boerderij van het dwarsdeeltype met een T-vormige plattegrond. Het pand is gebouwd in Traditioneel Ambachtelijke stijl
2.2 km
Crossline-monument
573 m
Gedenksteen van het Rode Kruis
218 m
Indië-monument
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