Location: Vlissingen
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What to do and see in Vlissingen, Zeeland Province: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Vlissingen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈvlɪsɪŋə(n)] ( listen); Zeelandic: Vlissienge; historical name in English: Flushing) is a municipality and a city in the southwestern Netherlands on the former island of Walcheren. With its strategic location between the Scheldt river and the North Sea, Vlissingen has been an important harbour for centuries. It was granted city rights in 1315. In the 17th century Vlissingen was a main harbour for ships of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). It is also known as the birthplace of Admiral Michiel de Ruyter.
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1. Panorama Walcheren
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By BarbaraHRockwell - Glastonbury, United States
We spent the afternoon at Panorama Walcheren. There are loads of reasons to visit and it is truly a worthwhile stop. Jo Dumon Tak is a wonderful artist. We had the privilege of a personal tour--we saw a number of panoramas, plus other paintings by Dumon Tak and also some by his students. The displays are well organized and each panorama is experienced individually. His use of color and light is amazing! He has a special ability to paint sky and water. Before this, I had no real appreciation of the panorama concept, as it relates to big art projects; now I will look for others wherever we go. A well done panorama allows you inside its subject. One piece dramatically places the viewer inside a brilliantly green forest. Another shows water on the beach that is so realistic, you would expect to get wet if you walked close. The building he works in is equally fascinating, as is the history of Walcheren Island; which was completely flooded during the Allied liberation of south Holland. Don't overthink it; just go there! We saw it off season, the exhibit reopens to the public in April, 2020.
2. Windorgel Vlissingen
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Robert937 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Twenty bamboo pipes vertically placed at the end of the Nolledijk form the windorgan, part of a project called Mass Moving initiated by Belgian artist Opstaele. The original 1975 organ consisted of 50 pipes, but was washed away by stormy waves in the 1980s. As the wind almost always blows at this place, the organ is always 'played'. Strange sonorous sounds can be heard and the tunes are always different. Exceptional experience.
3. Dok van Perry
4. Koopvaardijmonument
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
5. Frans Naerebout statue
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By 527raffiec - Colijnsplaat, The Netherlands
You need to know the story about this sea hero, otherwise its "just" a statue. But he was for Vlissingen very important and they are proud of him.
6. Bellamypark
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3.5 based on 5 reviews
