Middelburg Zealand
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Middelburg is a city in the south-western
Netherlands and the capital of the province of Zeeland, situated
on the peninsula of Walcheren. The city of Middelburg dates back
to the late 8th /early 9th century when it was the central fortress
in the defence line built to protect the island of Walcheren.
It became an important trading centre in the trade between England
and the cities of Flanders during the Middle Ages. Much of the
old city centre was bombed flat during WW11, and after the war,
the centre was rebuilt as much as possible along pre-war lines.
After the reconstruction, modern Middelburg re-gained its historic
character; there are lavish 17th and 18th century merchant houses
and storehouses standing along canals, the old city moats are
still there and the medieval abbey is used today as a museum
and as the seat of the provincial government. |
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Places to visit in Zealand |
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Zealand is a province of the Netherlands
located in the south-west of the country, consisting of a number
of islands (hence its name, meaning "sea-land") and
a strip bordering Belgium. Large parts of Zealand are below sea
level and its sunny beaches make it a popular holiday destination
in the summer ( it has the most hours of sun in the Netherlands).
From here you can explore the flat polder landscape which has
been painted so beautifully by a number of famous Dutch painters.
A trip through this region will take you to picturesque villages
offering a diverse range of regional products from the sea. There
are many old cities and towns in Zealand, aswell as many villages,
each with their own character, they can be grouped in accordance
with their characteristic building pattern. Along with church
towers, the windmills often determine the horizon. High stone
tower mills, octagonal Zealand “grondzeilers” “(windmills
which turning sails skim the yard around the mill) and wooden
post-mills still impress with their specific building construction
and technique. Most of them can be visited. New beacons on the
horizon are the slender, white, wind turbines such as those on
the Oesterdam and the Oosterscheldekering. A clean energy source
which fully utilises the power of the wind. A visit to the 'Neeltje
Jans' educational centre is recommended, where you can learn
about people's life and struggle with the sea. This includes
the Hurricane Machine (new), the Expo Whale World, the Water
Playground, Water Slides, the Seal Basin, as well as films about
the 1953 Disaster and the construction of the Delta Works. |
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Where is Middelburg? |
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Middelburg is about 207 kms from Amsterdam
and Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol).
Middelburg is about 130 kms from Rotterdam
and Rotterdam Airport.
By Air - Amsterdam's airport Schiphol (www.schiphol.nl) is
the Netherlands’ main international airport and the third
busiest in Europe. Rotterdam Airport (www.rotterdam-airport.nl)
is much smaller but has handy links to the UK, Germany and Mediterranean
destinations.
By Ferry - Several companies operate car/passenger ferries
between the Netherlands and the UK. Stenaline (www.stenaline.co.uk)
sails between Harwich and Hoek van Holland, while P&O North
Sea Ferries (www.poferries.com) operates an overnight ferry every
evening between Hull and Europoort (near Rotterdam).
By Train - The Netherlands has good train links to Germany
and Belgium and on to France.
By Bus - Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and a few of Holland’s
smaller cities such as Den Haag and Utrecht, are well connected
to the rest of Europe by long-distance bus.
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Middelburg holiday homes - Accommodation in or close
to Middelburg Holland
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De Gulden Stroom
City: Vlissingen
Region: Zealand
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Persons. These luxury beach apartments
the Gulden Stroom with the beach within 20m distance are situated
on the Boulevard Bankert, the most bubbling part of the boulevard
of Vlissingen: a choice of restaurants with their own specialities,
lively terraces and all this with the fabulous view over the
beach and sea. Via this boulevard you can walk to the heart of
Vlissingen within 10min.: the Bellamy park with its pleasant
outdoor life and restaurants. |
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