Brielle, tourist information
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General info Brielle History Brielle In and around Brielle Shopping in Brielle Things to do in Briellea Nature/ Parks in Brielle Steps in Brielle Brielle . Photos Coat of arms of Brielle Number of inhabitants: 13.557 Number of national monuments: 364 | |||||||||||||
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You can notice that the city is old, because Brielle used to be the fifth city of Holland in the Middle Ages, Brielle is also one of the best-preserved fortified towns in the Netherlands. The city includes parts of the 17th century. | |||||||||||||
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You can notice that the city is old, because Brielle used to be the fifth city of Holland in the Middle Ages, Brielle is also one of the best-preserved fortified towns in the Netherlands. The city includes parts of the 17th century. | |||||||||||||
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A number of sights that you should not miss when visiting this city include: "Sint-Catharijnekerk, the old city walls and what is also nice to see is the Arsenaal". The Arsenaal used to be the city's weapons store and has now been converted into a library. Brielle also has an old mill, called 't Vliegend Hert, which is also worth a visit. Finally, there are the Sloepenloods and the water tower as beautiful sights. Of course there are many more beautiful things to admire, but too many to mention. | |||||||||||||
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Jacob's Church on the Voorstraat in Brielle You don't have to travel to Brielle for the shopping offer, because there are not many shops available. You better move to Rotterdam or Spijkenisse. There are small shops here and there, but not for (extensive) shopping. Shopping evening: Friday | |||||||||||||
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Aerial view from the church in Brielle There are also various activities to discover in Brielle, you can visit a museum, go to a theater, cinema or climb a church tower. An overview can be found in the lists in the colored boxes below
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Bridge over the South Spui in Brielle In and around the town of Brielle you are close to nature, there is a park around the entire fortress, and these are also the City Walls. You can also go to Park Brielsemeer, this park is located between the Hartel canal and the Brielsemeer | |||||||||||||
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Small square on the Koopmansstraat in Brielle Brielle is not recommended for walkers. There are many restaurants and several bars. more to have a drink in between, also before steps you're better move to Rotterdam or Spijkenisse. | |||||||||||||
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