| Zierikzee | ||
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| State | Netherlands | |
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| Region | Zealand | |
| Inhabitants | 11.117 (2015 estimate) | |
| Prefix tel | 31 111 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 4300 - 4303 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
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Zierikzee is a city of Zealand, province of south gods Netherlands.
To know
Zierikzee is a historic city on the Gulf of the Eastern Scheldt with a well-preserved old town and numerous monuments. Tourists of Dutch and German nationality flock to the town in the period of August. Many are day hikers from nearby seaside resorts.
Background
Zierikzee is mentioned for the first time in a document of 1156 with the name of Siricasha. Around 1217 it was granted the title of city by the Count of Holland William II. In 1304 it was the scene of a battle in which a Franco-Dutch fleet successfully repulsed Guy's troops Namur that had invaded the Zealand.
During the 80 years war the city was taken by the Geuzen a confederation of Dutch Calvinist nobles who rebelled against the Spanish rulers. The Spanish command was forced to leave the city following a mutiny of its soldiers who had not been paid. In the 17th century Zierikzee established itself as a fishing port and played no role in the colonization of the East Indies. In the following century, trade supplanted fishing and became the main source of income. A first hindrance to the flourishing of maritime trade was caused by the Anglo-Dutch wars. The city declined and its inhabitants dropped from 10,000 to 6,000.
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How to get around
What see
- 1 'S Gravensteen, Mol 25. A building from 1358, demolished and rebuilt in 1526. Gravensteen means Palace of the Count. It was in fact the residence of the count and his court. the building also served as a prison until 1927 as evidenced by the numerous inscriptions left by the inmates, the oldest of which dates back to 1577. After the restoration in 2012 it is used for trade fairs.
- 2 Nobelpoort, Kortenobelstraat. Nobelpoort is one of the three surviving gates of the Zierikzee city wall. Nobelpoort dates back to the mid-fourteenth century and was equipped with a drawbridge. Until 1866 the city gates were closed at nightfall.
- 3 Port of the northern port (Noordhavenpoort), Oude Haven. Another gateway to the city of the fourteenth century which in 1559 was decorated with a new facade on its inner side.
- 4 Port of the South Harbor (Zuidhavenpoort), Ouden Haven. The gate of the oldest city, with a sober but solemn appearance. It is topped by a three-story tower accessible via a staircase inside an adjacent turret.
- 5 "La Speranza" Mill (De Hoop), ☎ 31 111 416 700.
Sat 9: 00-12: 00. Stone mill from 1859 on the site of another older one in wood. It has a height of almost 12 m. and can be seen from afar. - 6 "La Lepre" mill (Den Haas), Bolwerk 1, ☎ 31 113 212466. Open on Fridays and when its blades are in operation. An imposing mill from 1727 among beautiful landscapes. It was restored in 1987 and has been functioning as a corn mill ever since.
- 7 Orchestra stage (Muziektent). It was built in 1907 in Havenpark to commemorate a visit from Queen Wilhelmina.
- 8 New church (Nieuwe kerk). Neoclassical style church built between 1835 and 1848 on the site of that of San Livinio, which was destroyed by a fire in 1832.
- 9 Tower of San Livinio (Sint-Lievensmonstertoren).
3 €. Summer period Tue-Sat: 10:00 - 17:00. Church probably built in 1151 and dedicated to San Livinio (Sint Lieven), a Scottish martyr. In 1576 it was consecrated to the Protestant cult. Destroyed by a fire in 1832, it was demolished with the exception of its bell tower, which was largely spared from the flames. The 62 m high tower dates back to 1454 and is familiarly known by its nickname of Dikke Toren (Fat Tower). - 10 Sint-Willibrorduskerk, At the corner of the Paardenstraat with Hoge Molenstraat. In the second half of the 18th century, the Catholic minority of Zierikzee obtained the right to build their own temple as long as its facade did not resemble that of a church. The temple was consecrated in 1768. A new facade more in keeping with that of a church was built in 1842, as the previous restriction disappeared.
- 11 De Wildeman (Hotel 't Poorthuus), Havenplein 25. A 15th century mansion now used as a luxury hotel with an adjoining large café with a typically English atmosphere. A small "haute cuisine" restaurant has been created from the hotel cellar.
Sat 9: 00-12: 00. Stone mill from 1859 on the site of another older one in wood. It has a height of almost 12 m. and can be seen from afar.
3 €. 
