Most reviewed Monuments & Statues in South Holland Province
4.5Oostpoort(415 reviews) - A glimpse of the past Monuments & Statues
If you’ve ever wanted to compare Vermeer’s View of Delft with the scene today, you’ll be largely disappointed. Much has changed since the 1660s. But, if you pass through the Oostpoort and cross the bridge, you’ll get a glimpse of the past. There’s the broad canal and, beyond it, the twin towers of a gateway with its arched entrance. Whilst Vermeer’s painting is from the south, and features a different gateway, the style of the Oostpoort is largely identical. When we visited, it was raining but, surveying the scene from beneath the dripping trees, it was worth the effort.See more..
A monument to the fallen in the bombing and devastation of Rotterdam during World War 2. A six metre high bronze statue of a human figure, weighing three tonnes. The sculptor of this art work, Ossip Zadkine described his design as 'a cry of horror for the human monster, who devised the executioner's work in order to let his brothers pay for a crime they did not commit'. This is a symbol of pain, horror, helplessness, desperation, man's inhumanity to man..... It speaks to all of us perhaps in different ways. You can't fail to see the horror and desperation, however! When it was unveiled, in the 1950s, it caused a bit of controversy, but it still stands there today, as a stark reminder about human history and the lessons people still have not learnt! This is a must see!See more..
4.0Hugo de Groot Monument(128 reviews) - High up as a hero should be! Monuments & Statues
The most remarkable and impossible to miss monument in Delft. Placed on Markt in front of Nieuwe Kerk in 1886. Putting him high up, overlooking all of us, was comforting and put him to his right. Hugo Grotius might be one of the most distinguished law makers, arbitrator and the author of many international laws. The monument symbolizes the greatness of Dutch people throughout the history. His life and work made him in conflict with many peoples, among them the royal family. He was imprisoned because of his ideals that often sided with equality and diplomatic ways to solve religious and political conflicts that plagued the Dutch society during his time. He was exiled to Paris and was never allowed to come back to Holland and eventually died far away from his hometown in 1645.See more..
4.0Morspoort(126 reviews) - Interesting area Monuments & Statues
Peaceful spot with children’s playground, old gateway, nearby bars and restaurants. Like much of Leiden canals nearby very pleasant. See more..
4.0Standbeeld gebroeders De Witt(104 reviews) - impressive statue of the 'De Witt' brothers Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues
This is a historically important statue of the 'De Witt' brothers: Johan and Cornelis (sitting on the left respectively standing on the right side).See more..
4.0De Zijlpoort(57 reviews) - Leiden the old university town Monuments & Statues
Leiden is a beautiful old city, situated between Den Haag and Amsterdam. It is also called museum city: it has 14 museums...to name a couple: National Museum of Antiquities - Naturalis - Boerhave - National Museum of Ethnology...it has one of the oldest universities in Europe..established by Willem van Oranje in 1575 when the town was freed from the Spanisch...it has an interesting history shown in museum "Lakenhal" One highlight is its collection of fijnschilder paintings from the Dutch Golden Age. Great city to visit in spring and summer!See more..
4.5Korenmolen De Hoop(16 reviews) - A beautiful working corn mill Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
The visit was free to enter, and the staff were very friendly and informative. The stairs are incredibly steep but you have to go up, as it's so rewarding to see the views and the mechanisms in action. The wind when we were there was quite strong so the miller decided to curl up, and so lessen the area of, the sail covers. Excellent!See more..
4.5Museummolen de Walvisch(11 reviews) - Great history of Mills in Schiedam Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Fabulous little museum. Lots of interactive information from films to audio and display items. Friendly and helpful team working there too. See more..
5.0StadswandelingenGouda(10 reviews) - Great tour of the city! Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Monuments & Statues • Scenic Walking Areas
A historic city walk in the historic center of Gouda. You will walk in a small group of max. 15 people. The experienced guides show you the most beautiful and interesting places in Gouda. The small scale of the city is attractive for walking. You will be surprised what Gouda has to offer. You are welcome. RobertSee more..
4.5AMS Bernisse(7 reviews) - Boot plus bemanning gehuurd voor reunie Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues • Ships
Fantastische belevenis, twee dagen op een unieke mijnenveger. Heerlijk eten en erg gezellig door de bemanning die je helemaal in de watten legtSee more..
4.5Molen Windlust(6 reviews) - Great historic place Tuesday: Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Monuments & Statues
The old windmill is run by a great team who also employes special needs kids. We had a nice lunch with great soup and awesome sandwiches. Great also for a cup of tea or coffee and look at the IJssel.See more..
5.0Historische Binnenstad(5 reviews) - City on an island: wonderful historic ambiance Bridges • Monuments & Statues • Scenic Walking Areas
The heydays of the city of Dordrecht were roughly between 1300 and 1650. From this period few buildings have survived, but the pattern of the historic city, more or less, has remained the same today. The main waterway Voorstraathaven and Wijnhaven -used to be the flow of the Thure river ending in the Merwede- is the heart of the city. Along its quays the historic center emerged and grew. Between Groothoofd and the Grote Kerk medieval structures were replaced with 18 and 19th century buildings in different styles (Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassicist). Walk through Wijnstraat and Voorstraat, visit the area around Hof van Nederland and you will get a good impression of the old town. We did not do the boat tour, but probable it would add another angle to your perspective.See more..
4.5Fort Buitensluis(3 reviews) - Nice small fort, too bad about the somewhat grumpy caretaker Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Historic Walking Areas • Castles • Monuments & Statues
Fort Buitensluis is a unique monumental object, located near the river Hollandsch Diep. The fort is certainly worth a visit. The entrance is free. Walking routes have been plotted, on some dates, guided tours are available and you can make a boat trip with the unique landing craft L9512. In the fort you can buy (soft) drinks, and visit our new roof terrace with panoramic views of the surroundingsSee more..
1.0Bernissemolen te Geervliet(1 review) Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
De Arend is een korenmolen uit 1844 gelegen in de Zuid-Hollandse plaats Zuidland. De molen is doorgaans op zaterdag geopend en tijdens de openingsuren worden er molenproducten verkocht. Vanuit de molen mooi uitzicht over de polders van Voorne Putten.See more..
This is a statue representing Jewish children who were part of a group of 10,000 that were allowed to leave German controlled parts of Europe at the end of the 1930s. Children from Berlin, Vienna, Danzig (now Gdansk), Prague all crossed the Northsea by boat from the Hook of Holland to Britain. At the time part of an important railway link with London, now just a metrostation. The statue is designed by Frank Meisler who himself as a child, was part of the transport. There are similar monuments in Liverpool, London, Berlin and Gdansk. I was a bit struck by the location of the sculpture at a large lawn. The children almost look like lost and very much by themselves. Nobody around to support. It must have been a shocking experience. However, they all survived the war. Most of their relatives who stayed behind were brutally murdered by the Nazis.See more..
In wat tegenwoordig het Rijswijkse Bos heet tref je een grote open plek aan met een monument, dat in de regel wordt aangeduid met de naam Gedenknaald voor de Vrede van Rijswijk. De Vrede van Rijswijk kwam tot stand in 1697 en maakte een einde aan de Negenjarige Oorlog (tussen enerzijds de Republiek der Zeven Provinciën, Engeland, Zweden, Denemarken e.a. en anderzijds het Frankrijk van Louis XIV). De vredesonderhandelingen en ondertekening vonden plaats in het Stadhouderlijk Paleis Huis ter Nieuburch, dat stond op de locatie van de gedenknaald. Huis ter Nieuburch werd in de periode 1634-1638 gebouwd i.o.v. de stadhouder Frederik Hendrik (1584-1647) en was een fors paleis, bestaande uit hoofdgebouw en twee zijvleugels. Het paleis werd al in de 18e eeuw gesloopt .. in 1786 werden de zijvleugels afgebroken, in 1791 sloopte men het hoofdgebouw. De toenmalige stadhouder Willem V gaf opdracht met het sloopmateriaal een gedenknaald te bouwen ter herinnering aan de Vrede van Rijswijk. Het vredesverdrag bleek overigens geen succes. Enkele jaren na de sluiting begonnen de voormalige vijanden alweer een nieuwe oorlog, de z.g. Spanse Successieoorlog (1701-1713). Enfin, we hebben er niettemin de gedenknaald aan te danken, gelegen in een mooi wandelgebied.See more..
5.0Molen(1 review) - Using the power of wind Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
This white windmill is called 'Zeezicht' (Seaview), though since it was built in 1718, the sea is less palpable due to the relatively new dam in the sea arm (Haringvliet) just some 6 km away. The mill was operational until 1966. For more than 200 years grain was milled here by using windpower. In the 1990s the mill was restored. If you see the sails turn, it means it is open for visitors. Interesting to see the simple, but ingenious mechanism to convert the power of wind into rotational energy.See more..
