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District of Tilburg
North Brabant - Netherlands

Goirle

Goirle is a municipality and town in the southern Netherlands, in the province of North Brabant. Part of the suburban area of the city of Tilburg, it shares with it its phone area code and public transport system. The municipality also includes the villages of Breehees and Riel. Holland national football team defender Joris Mathijsen was born and raised in Goirle. The skater Ireen Wüst was also born in Goirle.

Located at 51.5167, 5.06667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Municipalities of North Brabant, Populated places in North Brabant

Loon op Zand

Loon op Zand is a municipality and a village in the southern Netherlands. It has 23.000 residents.

Located at 51.6333, 5.08333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Populated places in North Brabant, Municipalities of North Brabant

Tilburg University

Tilburg University (Dutch: Universiteit van Tilburg) or TiU is a public research university, specializing in the social and behavioral sciences, economics, law, business sciences, theology and humanities, located in Tilburg in the southern part of the Netherlands. Tilburg University has a student population of about 13,000 students, about 8 per cent of whom are international students. This percentage has steadily increased over the past years.

Located at 51.5628, 5.04194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Tilburg University, Universities in the Netherlands, Educational institutions established in 1927, 1927 establishments in the Netherlands, Buildings and structures in North Brabant

Loonse en Drunense Duinen

The Loonse en Drunense Duinen (Loonse and Drunense Dunes) is a national park situated in the south of the Netherlands, between the cities of Tilburg, Waalwijk & 's-Hertogenbosch. It has been designated as a national park since 2002. It is 35 km² (14 mile²) in area.

Located at 51.6478, 5.11472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Dunes of the Netherlands, Protected areas established in 2002, Geography of North Brabant, Visitor attractions in North Brabant

Willem II College

Koning Willem II College is a school in Tilburg in the Netherlands. It was established in 1866 and is named after King Willem II. The school was founded in the former royal palace in Tilburg, the present City Hall, of which the construction was commissioned by King William II himself. In 1934 the school moved from the former palace to the new location a new and much bigger building at the Ringbaan Oost in Tilburg. In 1971 the school moved to its present location on the Tatraweg.

Located at 51.5413, 5.0845 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1866, Schools in the Netherlands, Tilburg, 1866 establishments in the Netherlands, Buildings and structures in North Brabant

Westpoint Tower

Westpoint Tower is the tallest residential building in Tilburg, The Netherlands. It is 141.6 metres tall, and has 48 floors. Construction of Westpoint Tower was completed in 2004. At the time of completion the tower was the highest residential building in the Netherlands until the 6th of November 2010 when it was surpassed by the New Orleans skyscraper in Rotterdam. The building was designed by Margriet Eugelink (Van Aken Architektuur).

Located at 51.56, 5.0652 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in North Brabant, Residential skyscrapers, Residential buildings completed in 2004, Skyscrapers between 100 and 149 meters

Koning Willem II Stadion

Koning Willem II Stadion is a multi-purpose stadium in Tilburg, Netherlands, and the home ground of Willem II Tilburg. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium is able to hold 14,637 people, was built in 1995 and renovated in 2000 to add business lodges, a restaurant, conference rooms, business club and a supporters bar to the main building. The new stadium is built on the same spot as the old stadium, which had a smaller capacity and fewer facilities.

Located at 51.5428, 5.06694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Football venues in the Netherlands, Buildings and structures demolished in 1992, Willem II Tilburg, Sports venues in North Brabant, Multi-purpose stadiums in the Netherlands

Brabantse Stedenrij

Brabantse Stedenrij (English: Brabantine City Row) is a Urban area in the province of North Brabant, Netherlands. Its population is about 2 million. The main cities are 's-Hertogenbosch, Breda, Eindhoven, Helmond and Tilburg. Other municipalities of the area are Bergen op Zoom, Oss and Roosendaal. The metropolitan area also includes primarily residential towns such as Boxtel, Etten-Leur, Geldrop, Oosterhout, Uden, Veghel, Veldhoven, Vught and Waalwijk.

Located at 51.5833, 5.16667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Metropolitan areas of the Netherlands, Geography of North Brabant

Gorp, Netherlands

Gorp is a hamlet in the municipality of Hilvarenbeek, which is situated in the south of the Netherlands, along the border with Belgium. Once historically separate from the town of Hilvarenbeek, it has become a de facto neighborhood of this larger town. It was the birthplace of Johannes Goropius Becanus (1519-1572), the physician, linguist, and humanist, whose Latinized surname is derived from the town's name.

Located at 51.4833, 5.08333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Populated places in North Brabant

Fata Morgana (Efteling)

Fata Morgana, the forbidden city, also known as 1001 Arabian Nights (or "1001 nachten" in Dutch) is a dark ride in amusement park Efteling in the Netherlands. It was designed by Ton van de Ven and Jan Verhoeven and opened in 1986. 16- passenger boats pass through a fairy-tale style Arabian city that is populated by 140 animatronics. Only one transport boat is present in a scene at the same time. The ride begins in a twilight setting, showing a jungle and the skyline of a distant Arabian city.

Located at 51.6469, 5.04556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Dark rides, Water rides by name, Tow boat rides, Amusement rides by name, Efteling, Animatronic attractions

Flying Dutchman (Efteling)

The Flying Dutchman (or "De Vliegende Hollander" in Dutch) is a combination of a water coaster and a dark ride in amusement park Efteling in the Netherlands. It should have gone operational on April 16, 2006 Easter, exactly 328 years after the disappearance of the legendary Dutch man of war The Flying Dutchman; due to construction problems the opening was postponed to April 1, 2007.

Located at 51.648, 5.04739 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Dark rides, Roller coasters in the Netherlands, Efteling, Water rides by name, Roller coasters introduced in 2007

Piraña (Efteling)

Piraña is a River Rafting Ride in amusement park Efteling in the Netherlands. It was designed by Ton van de Ven and built by Intamin, It opened its doors in 1983.

Located at 51.6469, 5.04944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Efteling, Water rides by name, River rafting rides

Udenhout

Udenhout is a village in the Dutch province of North Brabant. It is located in the municipality of Tilburg, about 7 km northeast of the city. Udenhout was a separate municipality until 1997, when it became part of Tilburg. During Carnaval Udenhout is called: "d'n Haozepot". In Udenhout you have a neighbourhood with streetnames as flowers. Like: "Margriet" and "Roos"

Located at 51.6167, 5.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Populated places in North Brabant, Former municipalities of North Brabant

Python (Efteling)

Python is a double-loop Corkscrew roller coaster in the Efteling amusement park in the Netherlands. When it started operation, it was the largest steel roller coaster on the European mainland.

Located at 51.6469, 5.05361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Efteling, Roller coasters in the Netherlands, Roller coasters introduced in 1981

Half Moon (Efteling)

Half Moon (or "Halve Maen" in Dutch) is a Pirate Ship ride at Efteling theme park in the Netherlands. Designed by Ton van de Ven and manufactured by Intamin, it opened its doors in 1982.

Located at 51.6488, 5.0534 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Efteling, Pendulum rides

Bob Track

Swiss Bob (or "Bobbaan" in Dutch) is a Bobsled roller coaster in amusement park Efteling in the Netherlands.

Located at 51.648, 5.04739 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Roller coasters in the Netherlands, Efteling, Roller coasters introduced in 1985

Pegasus (Efteling)

Pegasus was a wooden roller coaster in the Dutch amusement park Efteling.

Located at 51.6469, 5.05194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Roller coasters in the Netherlands, Efteling, Roller coasters introduced in 1991, Defunct roller coasters, Amusement rides that closed in 2009

Heikant, Berkel-Enschot

Heikant is a small village in the municipality of Tilburg, in the Dutch province of North Brabant. It is located about 2 km northeast of the centre of Berkel-Enschot.

Located at 51.5942, 5.15972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Populated places in North Brabant

Dierenpark & reptielenhuis de Oliemeulen

Dierenpark & Reptielenhuis de Oliemeulen (Zoo & Reptile House of Oliemeulen) is a small zoo in Tilburg, the Netherlands that describes itself as "the strangest zoo in the Netherlands". The zoo opened in an old farmhouse in 1987. It was initially just a reptile house, but was expanded in 1992 to include mammals such as monkeys and raccoons, and birds including parrots and birds of prey.

Located at 51.5709, 5.06206 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Zoos in the Netherlands, Visitor attractions in North Brabant, Tilburg, Buildings and structures in North Brabant

2005 European Cross Country Championships

The 12th European Cross Country Championships were held at Tilburg in Netherlands on 11 December 2005. Serhiy Lebid won the men's competition for the sixth time and Lornah Kiplagat won the women's race.

Located at 51.5489, 5.10694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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2005 in athletics (track and field), 2005 in Dutch sport, European Cross Country Championships

George and the Dragon (roller coaster)

George and the Dragon is a Wooden racing coaster in the theme park Efteling, based on the legend of Saint George.

Located at 51.6469, 5.0525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Roller coasters introduced in 2010, Efteling, Roller coasters in the Netherlands

Safaripark Beekse Bergen

Safaripark Beekse Bergen is the largest wildlife zoo of the Benelux region and provides a home to approximately 1,250 animals from over 150 species, varying from small mammals to large birds. It is located between the cities of Tilburg and Hilvarenbeek in the south of the Netherlands, in province of North-Brabant. The visitors can for instance watch zebras and giraffes on the spacious savannahs.

Located at 51.5194, 5.10944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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1968 establishments, Visitor attractions in North Brabant, Zoos in the Netherlands, Buildings and structures in North Brabant

Speelland Beekse Bergen

Speelland Beekse Bergen is an amusement park and playground which is located close to the city of Hilvarenbeek and is a part of the Beekse Bergen group, which also holds Safaripark Beekse Bergen. Since it cooperates with Safaripark Beekse Bergen, there are also combination tickets possible for Speelland & Safaripark. The park is being exploited by Libéma Exploitatie BV. Speelland mainly offers playgrounds, a beach and water attractions.

Located at 51.527, 5.125 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Amusement parks in the Netherlands, Buildings and structures in North Brabant, Visitor attractions in North Brabant

City Hall of Tilburg

The City Hall of Tilburg or Palace-Council House is a former royal palace and presently a part of Tilburg city hall in the Netherlands. Construction of the palace was commissioned by King William II of the Netherlands, who placed the cornerstone on 13 August 1847. The king wanted to have a country residence in Tilburg. He never lived in the palace as he died on 17 March 1849, just 22 days before completion of the palace.

Located at 51.5547, 5.08686 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Palaces in the Netherlands, Royal residences in the Netherlands, Buildings and structures in North Brabant

013

013 is a music venue in Tilburg, the Netherlands. The venue opened in 1998 and replaced the Noorderligt, the Bat Cave and the MuziekKantenWinkel. 013 is the largest popular music venue in the southern Netherlands. There are three concert halls of which the Dommelsch Zaal is the largest, with a capacity of 2,200 attendees. The name of the venue is based on the area code of Tilburg.

Located at 51.5586, 5.09306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Music venues in the Netherlands, Tilburg, Event venues established in 1998, 1998 establishments in the Netherlands