Dordrecht

City Dordrecht, South Holland, Netherlands
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Dordrecht is a city and municipality in the Western Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland. It is the province's fifth-largest city with a population of 123,000. The city has a rich history and culture, and is the oldest city in Holland. Dordrecht is situated on the Dordrecht Island, bordered by the rivers Oude Maas, Beneden Merwede, Nieuwe Merwede, Hollands Diep, and Dordtsche Kil. The city has a strategic location and has developed into an important market city, trading primarily in wine, wood, and cereals. Dordrecht is also home to the Johan de Witt Gymnasium, the oldest gymnasium in the Netherlands

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De Biesbosch National Park – the perfect place for a short break in Holland with children

De Biesbosch National Park – the perfect place for a short break in Holland with children
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Dordrecht, and it was a "beautiful, historic old town with beautiful architecture and lots of cafes and restaurants."

Highlights: We loved Dordrecht's architecture and the many Cafés and Restaurants ✨