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Municipality in Utrecht, Netherlands
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Vijfheerenlanden is a municipality and general region in Utrecht consisting of Vianen, Leerdam and Zederik.
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Built around 1425 and expanded in 1473, the Vianen city hall's large facade jumps out from its surroundings.
Grote (Hervormde) Kerk
Located beside the city wall, the Grote Kerk is a very notable and recognisable part of the historical city centre.
Lek Gate
The Lekpoort, literally meaning 'Gate on the Lek side', is the main gate of the city on the north side, not too far from the river Lek itself.
National Glass Museum
A small zoo with fresh and saltwater aquariums, as well as terrariums.
By public transit
{{Station|Leerdam|city=nl|arr}} is the only train station in the municipality, being located on the line between Dordrecht and Geldermalsen.
All the towns in the municipality can easily be explored on foot, but to travel between them, either take a bus or a bike to get from A to B.
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