Dordrecht

Dordrecht straddles the river crossroads of the Oude Maas, Beneden Merwede and Noord in South Holland; its position on the Dutch delta made it an important medieval trading city. Its compact historic centre retains canals, old harbours and rows of former merchant houses, while the Grote Kerk’s massive, unfinished tower remains a defining landmark. In 1618–19, the Synod of Dordrecht met here, a pivotal event for the Dutch Reformed Church. The tidal wetlands of De Biesbosch lie just beyond the city. Browse webcams nearby to place Dordrecht within the wider Rhine–Meuse delta.

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