3109147 City walk Brielle

Your route starts at De Hoofdwacht, a historic spot in the historic center of Brielle (also called Den Briel). The largely seventeenth-century fortress of Brielle is one of the best preserved defense works in the Netherlands. Brielle was taken from the Spanish by the Beggars on April 1, 1572. After which the statement'On April 1, Alva lost his glasses\\\' became a cultural asset. Historical Museum Den Briel is highly recommended to start your visit. Here you will learn more about the history of the fortified city. History seems to have stood still in the atmospheric streets. From the water you have a beautiful view of the fortress belt of the famous town of Brielle. You will also pass the Vliegend Hert, a flour mill from 1862.

Directions

#	Description	Distance
	De Hoofdwacht (Markt, 3231 AH, Brielle, South Holland, The Netherlands)	0.00 km
57	57 (3231VN, Brielle, South Holland, The Netherlands)	0.78 km
	De Hoofdwacht (Markt, 3231 AH, Brielle, South Holland, The Netherlands)	2.25 km
	Vliegend Hert ('t Vliegend Hert, 3231AJ, Brielle, South Holland, The Netherlands)	3.10 km
56	56 (Kaaisingel, 3237KE, Brielle, South Holland, The Netherlands)	3.79 km
58	58 (Thoelaverweg, 3231KD, Brielle, South Holland, The Netherlands)	3.88 km

Pause places

De Hoofdwacht

Markt 7
3231 AH Brielle
http://www.dehoofdwacht-brielle.nl

A unique establishment on the Market in Brielle! The former Hoofdwacht was designed in Louis XVI style by the Brielsche architect Johan van Westerhout. A historic spot, dating from 1789. Its favorable location means that De Hoofdwacht has become the food and drink room of Brielle. A cozy place for coffee and cake, lunch, drinks, dinner and going out into the late hours. Discover the beautiful fortified town of Brielle, which is linked to the Eighty Years' War. From here you can also cycle across Voorne-Putten to Hellevoetsluis or the Duinen van Oostvoorne.

Sights

Vliegend Hert

't Vliegend Hert
3231AJ Brielle
http://www.allemolens.nl

In 1572 Brielle was taken by the Beggars. In the 17th century, the city walls with the mill were demolished. The so-called Molenbolwerk was placed on the east side, which was later replaced by a tower mill. The mill burned down in 1810 and it was not until 1973 that a major restoration took place.

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