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City and municipality in Gelderland, Netherlands
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Culemborg is a historic town in the Gelderland region of the Netherlands. The city is just south of the river Lek and thereby on the border between Gelderland and Utrecht. The city counts roughly 28,500 inhabitants (2019). The cities of Utrecht and 's-Hertogenbosch can easily be reached by train.
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Gardens of the former 'Kasteel Culemborg'.
Everdingen Castle
Fort Everdingen is one of the many forts and castles that make up the "Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie". It is named after the nearby town of Everdingen.
A museum in the large former Elisabeth Orphanage, built in 1560 with donated money by the Countess of Culemborg. A look into the history of this town.
Lanxmeerpoort of Binnenpoort
The last remaining inner gate and a beautiful entrance to the market square.
Greek restaurant.
Quality nightclub in the nearby town of Beesd
Happy Dayzz
Hotel on the banks of the river Lek, next to the Beusichem Ferry
By car
When travelling to Culemborg by car, head for either Utrecht or 's-Hertogenbosch - whichever one is closer. Use the A2/E25 to head for the other city.
Bike rental is available in the centre of the town and is the best way to get around the city. But a bike is not necessary, you can see and reach everything easily by foot.
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