Location: Dordrecht
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Dordrecht (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈdɔrdrɛxt] ( listen)), colloquially Dordt ([dɔrt]), historically in English named Dort, is a city and municipality in the Western Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland. It is the fourth-largest city of the province, with a population of 118,450. The municipality covers the entire Dordrecht Island, also often called Het Eiland van Dordt ("the Island of Dordt"), bordered by the rivers Oude Maas, Beneden Merwede, Nieuwe Merwede, Hollands Diep, and Dordtsche Kil. Dordrecht is the largest and most important city in the Drechtsteden and is also part of the Randstad, the main conurbation in the Netherlands. Dordrecht is the oldest city in Holland and has a rich history and culture.
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1. E-motionss
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5.0 based on 26 reviews
E-motions offers organized tours on Ninebots in the historic centre of Dordrecht. Ninebots are the newest type of self balanced vehicles. You'll find our store in the ancient city centre. An easy way to see all highlights and beautiful buildings of Dordrecht. Our guide will give you all the insights and show you around.
2. Grote Kerk
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4.5 based on 416 reviews
Reviewed By 460capet
A lovely church with impressive high ceilings and large organ. Many stain glass windows and small side chapel/tombs with ornate carved stone lids. It was a bigger church than I expected and holds one of the first Dutch translations of the Bible.
3. Dordrechts Museum
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4.5 based on 355 reviews
Six centuries of Dutch paintings. A rich collection and temporary exhibitions, a high quality restaurant and a well stored museumshop. Situated in the oldest city of Holland: Dordrecht. Coming up in 2020: ' Aelbert Cuyp & Gainsborough - Constable - Turner' and 'Pioneers of Modernism. Collection Columbus Museum of Art'.
Reviewed By 647nataljam - The Hague, The Netherlands
Amazing museum with quite a big and rich permanent collection of Dutch painters, majority of whom were born in Dordrecht. I have discovered Ary Scheffer for myself! Interesting temporary collection! One must not forget to reserve the entrance as I was silly not to do this, as lucky to be able to get inside due to less busy hours. In addition to great expositions in spacious building, museum has a beautiful restaurant for “Art and Dining” and the outside area for the events.
4. Huis Van Gijn
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4.5 based on 272 reviews
Reviewed By clairebR2257CO
This museum is well designed within the restrictions of the building and its former owner. There is a lift to help people get up and down, as well as a handy little booklet in a range of languages for information.
5. Museum 1940-1945
6. The Movies Dordrecht
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4.5 based on 142 reviews
7. Het Hof van Nederland
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4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By nanimonaiw2018 - Leiden, The Netherlands
If you have time for only one museum in Dordrecht then I would recommend this. Wonderful interaction, a funny but also carefully-made film, interesting display in the entire museum focussing not only the history of Dutch independence but also the story of Dordrecht. English brochure is offered at the ticket desk by the friendly staff. The entire atmosphere is friendly and relaxing, and one can really actively join the visit since the very beginning rather than receive a flow of information without feedback. Having studied quite a lot on the independence of the Netherlands, I have to say that the museum offers a 'Holland-centric' narrative, which is quite common in Holland [not in the entire Netherlands], a version easily understandable but may be complemented by other perspectives [not the job for this museum]. However, it is still worth a visit. During my visit, there is a temporary exhibition about the State Bible of the Dutch Protestant Church. Focussing on the printing history, it shows many copies of this Bible and tries to tell a narrative about the Bible in Dutch. Well-done, but to some extent a bit simple. You may need more information from the temporary exhibition in Dordrechts Museum. Unfortunately, the temporary exhibition is only in Dutch.
8. Dordts Patriciershuis
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4.5 based on 56 reviews
9. Groothoofdspoort
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4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By TrippingHenry - Dordrecht, The Netherlands
Beuitifull city gate, one of many remaining gates of Dordrecht. This one still exists, the other gates has been lost during the century's unfortenately.
