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Neeltje Jans is an artificial island halfway between Noord-Beveland and Schouwen-Duiveland. It was constructed to facilitate the construction of the Oosterscheldedam. The island was named after a nearby shoal. It is a family theme park with lot of attractions. You can visit the Delta Works and walk through the inside of the storm surge barrier
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Zierikzee has no beaches but nearby between Neelje Jans (de Punt) en the Brouwersdam (Scharendijke) stretches 20 km of sandy beaches and dunes. Park your car near the lighthouse. The tower is 50 m high but is not open to visitors. Walk through the hilly dunes to the beach over a distance of about 600 m and enjoy the scenery.
According an uncontrollable source the church was founded in 1151. The basilica was dedicated to St. Livinus (Sint Lieven), a Scottish martyr. Over the centuries the church was expanded several times. In 1576 the church passed into Reformed hands. In 1832 the church was destroyed by fire and demolished. What left was the 62 meter tall tower, also known as the Dikke Toren (or Fat Tower) whose construction began in 1454. In summer the tower can be visited from Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00. For €3 you can climb the tower for the panoramic view.
New Church
This neoclassical church was built in the period 1835-1848 as the successor to the Sint-Lievenmonster church that was laid in ashes in 1832.
The Hare
Den Haas is a large mill dating from 1727 and is splendidly located. The mill was put back into service after restoration as a corn mill in 1987.
Town Hall Museum
On one of the bells of the town hall is the date 1358 engraved which is probably the year that the building was first put into use. The first small town hall was demolished and rebuilt in 1554. The tower dates from the same year. On top is a statue of Neptune. With a trident in his hand the Roman God overlooks the town. The city council resided here until 1997. These days the Town hall museum is in this building. It is merged with the old maritime museum. Objects from 1000 years history can be admired here. The Town Hall Museum has its own bar area in the courtyard with a terrace. There can be solemnized marriages and registered partnerships.