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Woudrichem Vacation Guide

Entering the old fortified centre of Woudrichem, two buildings dominate the skyline: the missive "Mosterd Pot", tower of the gothic Saint Martin church, and the "Nooit Gedagt"(Never Thought), a mill that still has its original function - you can buy flour here.
Strategically situated on the river Merwede the town became a fortress (in the time of William of Orange, 16th century) with ramparts which still can be visited. It has many old houses and monuments, among others the old town hall on the market, now housing a restaurant. The beautiful Prison Gate is the onl one left of five, garded by 15th century lady Jacoba van Beieren. From the back of the town there's a small ferry service (only pedestrians) for Slot Loevestein, one of the most famous Dutch castles where prominent Dutch jurist Hugo Grotius escaped his imprisonment in a book case.