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Vlaardingen is a city in South Holland in the Netherlands. It is located on the north bank of the Nieuwe Maas/Nieuwe Waterweg river at the confluence with the Oude Maas. On the east the city is separated from Schiedam by a motorway. Other places nearby are Maassluis to the west and Schipluiden and Delft to the north. The municipality administers an area of 26.71 km², of which 23.81 km² is land, with 71,938 residents (in May 2006).
The "Vlaardings Loggerfestival" is held on the first Saturday of June. The festival used to be called "Haring en Bierfeest" (translation: herring and beer festival), but in 2003 the mayor decided to rename it.
The centre of the city is on the west side of the old harbour, which is a widened section of the canal (Vlaardingse vaart) which runs from Vlaardingen to the northwest. Some historical buildings in the centre are the Grote Kerk (big church), the old city hall, the Waag (Weighbridge), the Visbank (Fish auction) and the Oude Lijnbaan (literally the Old Line Road, where in the past ropes were made).The Grote Kerk was probably established between 1156 and 1164 and has been expanded, damaged and rebuilt over the centuries. To the north of the old harbour is the old windmill, which is still in operation and sells ground cereals. The harbour itself now seems to be occupied mainly by recreational and antique boats. Near the harbour is a fishing museum.
The "Vlaardings Loggerfestival" is held on the first Saturday of June. The festival used to be called "Haring en Bierfeest" (translation: herring and beer festival), but in 2003 the mayor decided to rename it.
The centre of the city is on the west side of the old harbour, which is a widened section of the canal (Vlaardingse vaart) which runs from Vlaardingen to the northwest. Some historical buildings in the centre are the Grote Kerk (big church), the old city hall, the Waag (Weighbridge), the Visbank (Fish auction) and the Oude Lijnbaan (literally the Old Line Road, where in the past ropes were made).The Grote Kerk was probably established between 1156 and 1164 and has been expanded, damaged and rebuilt over the centuries. To the north of the old harbour is the old windmill, which is still in operation and sells ground cereals. The harbour itself now seems to be occupied mainly by recreational and antique boats. Near the harbour is a fishing museum.
Vlaardingen Travel Blogs
Feb 28, 2009 – Oct 22, 2009
Today was a sad day - my parent's head back to England this evening, the past few days have absolutely flown by. Nothing really too exciting to write about this day, other than Jaap now being a local celebrity!! Me and Mum were noseying in the gift shops down the Hoogstraat, Jaap and Dad …
Jan 19, 2008 – Nov 04, 2008
Well because of the job thing I'm going to England tomorrow. My flight goes at 7:15. My bags are packed and I'm just adding this last entry to this blog, cause I'm starting a new one when I'm in London. I will be staying in a hotel until I get my appartment. That will be very soon I hope.
Sep 28, 2008 – Nov 08, 2008
Vlaardingen, Netherlands -› Hong Kong -› …
So after 1 month, got back home again early in the morning. Haven't really got any problems with the time difference or some kinda jetlag. Maybe later?
It was a great month, having spent a lot of time with all the family after 6 years. Also visited lots of beautiful sights in the last few weeks. I…
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