Venlo Limburg
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Venlo is a city in the southeastern
Netherlands in the province of Limburg. Venlo's history goes
back to Roman times and it developed into an important trade
post on the river Meuse. The city of Venlo was besieged several
times because of its strategic importance. The most significant
siege was that of 1702, carried on by Menno van Coehoorn. Consequently,
Venlo was incorporated into the Generaliteitslanden of the United
Provinces and later became part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.Venlo
is connected to Germany by two motorways, allowing for citizens
of Düsseldorf, Cologne and the Ruhr Area to travel there
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Places to visit in Limburg |
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Limburg is the southern-most of the
twelve provinces of the Netherlands, located in the southeastern
part of the country. It is bordered by Belgium to the south and
part of the west, Germany to the east, the Dutch province of
North Brabant partly to the west, and the province of Gelderland
to the north. Its capital is the cultural city Maastricht, the
most European city, where the Treaty of Maastricht was signed.
Limburg is a European region with a highly distinct character,
offering an internationally oriented business culture and an
attractive living environment. Places of interest for visitors
include the caves of Valkenburg, Theme Park Mondo Verde (Landgraaf),
the gardens of the castle of Arcen and Thorn, the white town.
The region has many beautiful churches, chapels and monasteries,
testament to its Roman Catholic history. |
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Where is Venlo? |
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Venlo is about 188 kms from Amsterdam
and Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol).
Venlo is about 175 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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Venlo holiday homes - Accommodation in or close to
Venlo Holland
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Blankwater
City: Swalmen
Region: Limburg
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 2 Persons. This splendidly located holiday apartment belongs
to Landgoed Blankwater, near the village of Boekoel (Limburg).
If you like peace and quiet you are in the right place here,
as the apartment is located amidst nature, near a blueberry orchard,
at the German border. The region offers lots of opportunities
for walking and cycling enthusiasts, with the cycling routes
network and the popular Pieterpad. You will meet badgers and
church owls on the domain and deer and wild boar on your walks
or cycling trips. You will have a lovely view on the blueberry
orchard and the woods from the apartment. |
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