Location: Breda
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The 5 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Breda, North Brabant Province
Breda (Dutch pronunciation: [breːˈdaː] ( listen)) is a city and municipality in the southern part of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Brabant. The name Breda derived from brede Aa ('wide Aa' or 'broad Aa') and refers to the confluence of the rivers Mark and Aa. As a fortified city, the city was of strategic military and political significance. Although a direct Fiefdom of the Holy Roman Emperor, the city obtained a municipal charter; the acquisition of Breda, through marriage, by the House of Nassau ensured that Breda would be at the center of political and social life in the Low Countries. Breda had a population of 183,456 in 2017; the metropolitan area had a population of 324,812. It is part of the Brabantse Stedenrij.
Restaurants in Breda
1. Bootje Varen Breda
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
Welkom bij Bootje Varen Breda. Wij bezorgen u een geweldige tocht op het water in en om de gezelligste binnenstad van Nederland! Ook kunt u bij ons terecht voor diverse spannende, actieve en creatieve groepsuitjes. Ideaal voor uw bedrijfsuitje, vrijgezellenfeest, familiedag of teamuitje.
2. Breda's Begijnhof Museum
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4.5 based on 245 reviews
Reviewed By stephencU6786JM - Belfair, United States
The Begijnhof is a beautiful spot for a short visit. I was there during the winter, so the gardens were dormant, but I imagine it's amazing during spring and summer. It's easy to walk past and miss the gateway, but there's a lot of local information to let you know exactly where to find it. It's quiet and peaceful, and has a very interesting history going back for centuries. There's a small museum (2 Euro entry cost) with a short video available in both English and Nederlander languages. The museum shows how the Beguins lived when the Begijnhof was still active. You don't need to enter the museum just to visit the grounds, though. The grounds are open for visiting, but be aware that women do still live in the apartments, and quiet wandering is appreciated. The chapel is not open to walk into, but you can step inside the door and look through a glass partition to see it. It's quite lovely.
3. Reptile House De Aarde Breda
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4.5 based on 189 reviews
Reservation is necessary (webiste) Reptielenhuis de Aarde is the first official zoo of Breda. This mini-zoo is specialised in holding and caring for reptiles. The first impression of this miniature zoo is that everything is very clean and child friendly. Children get the chance to pet or even hold some animals, also every question will be answered by the animal carer. The enclosures are bigger than you normally see in a zoo. Every animal has its own habitat and temperature, that is how we ensure that every animals wellbeing is as high as possible. Curious..? Come see the zoo in Breda and discover the world of reptiles!
Reviewed By Jarek_Jakubcek
A very well maintained reptile house with many snakes, lizards and turtles. Not the biggest one but enough for me to spend 90 minutes. Feeding giant turtles with salad was my highlight. The place is spotless clean, without bad odours, the size of enclosures is sufficient for most animals and the staff is friendly. The place is a bit too far away to walk from Breda centre but with the local busses you can reach the place in 15 minutes.
4. Prison Escape
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4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By Simon-Klaas
You've seen Shawshank Redemption, Escape, The Wire...or any other prison movie? You've always wanted to play a role like that? Well, here is you chance. You can be the scary mouse or the biggest thug (no physical stuff - keep it pleasant folks). The actors/organizers are well-capable of dealing with the story you make for yourself. Use the character you create for yourself to interact with inmates (players and actors), guards, social worker...find and listen to clues...and get out! Best of luck, but more importantly: immerse yourself and have fun!
