Papendrecht in South Holland
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Drechtsteden

The Drechtsteden (Dutch for "Drecht cities") are a number of towns and cities bordering each other in the delta area of the rivers Oude Maas, Noord, and Beneden-Merwede in the province of South Holland, the Netherlands. They cooperate in the Gemeenschappelijke Regeling Drechtsteden ("joint arrangement Drechtsteden"), which performs common tasks for the municipalities in the field of economy, development, culture, and social assistance.

Located at 51.8167, 4.68333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Metropolitan areas of the Netherlands, Geography of South Holland

Beneden Merwede

The Beneden Merwede is a stretch of river in the Netherlands, the continuation of the Boven Merwede after the branching-off of the Nieuwe Merwede ship canal. It flows from Hardinxveld-Giessendam to Dordrecht, where it splits into the Noord and Oude Maas rivers. Its length is 14.9 km. The Merwede is part of the main shipping route between Rotterdam and Germany.

Located at 51.817, 4.683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Rivers of the Netherlands, Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt delta, Distributaries

GN Bouw Stadion

GN Bouw Stadion is a multi-use all-seater .

Located at 51.8025, 4.69 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in the Netherlands, Sports venues in South Holland, FC Dordrecht

Merwede

The Merwede (etymology uncertain, possibly derived from the ancient Dutch word meaning "wide water") is the name of several connected stretches of river which ultimately mouth near the cities of Dordrecht and Papendrecht, The Netherlands. The river is part of the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. At first, the Meuse river joins the Waal at Woudrichem to form the Boven Merwede (Upper Merwede).

Located at 51.8167, 4.66667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Rivers of the Netherlands, Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt delta, Distributaries

Noord (river)

The Noord ("North") is a short tidal river in South Holland, Netherlands. It starts at the city of Dordrecht where the Beneden Merwede river forks into the Oude Maas and the Noord. It joins the Lek at the city of Ridderkerk and Kinderdijk, and the combined stream is thereafter known as the Nieuwe Maas. The distance is about 9 km. The direction of its water flow is dependent on the tides. The Noord River separates IJsselmonde island from Alblasserwaard mainland to the east.

Located at 51.8511, 4.65778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Rivers of the Netherlands, Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt delta

Noordtunnel

The Noord Tunnel is a tunnel under the Noord. It's a part of the motorway A15. The Noord Tunnel opened in 1992. The Noord Tunnel has replaced the bridge since 1992.

Located at 51.8575, 4.65361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Tunnels in the Netherlands, Tunnels completed in 1992

City Hall, Dordrecht

The City Hall in Dordrecht is a renaissance building decorated in neoclassic style on the Stadhuisplein and over one of the city harbors; the Voorstraat haven. It is the seat of the city's government, which first received city rights in 1220, and today it is still the place where residents often hold their civic wedding ceremonies.

Located at 51.8136, 4.66444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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City and town halls in the Netherlands, 17th-century architecture, Buildings and structures completed in 1544, Rijksmonuments in Dordrecht

Groothoofdspoort

The Groothoofdspoort is a former city gate in Dordrecht that is located at the point where three rivers meet; the Merwede, the Oude Maas, and the Noord.

Located at 51.8194, 4.67028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Dordrecht, , Rijksmonuments in Dordrecht, Buildings and structures completed in 1640