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Municipality in South Holland, Netherlands
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Gorinchem is a fortified town in the Groene Hart region of South Holland. The town, while small, has a historic town center with a lot of character. Some foreign visitors have already discovered this gem, but it's still missing from the average guidebook and thus very authentic. It's best to hire a bicycle and explore the surrounding countryside. Windmills, rivers and dikes, all are present in an endless flat, green polder landscape.
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The original medieval St. Martin's church was demolished in the 19th century, but the original bell tower survived and can be visited during summer.
Oude Stadthuys
The town's museum, with a display on the history of Gorinchem and the internationally known Martyrs of Gorcum.
A picturesque historic harbour of the town on the river Linge. It is now a tourist harbour.
This is in Bethlehem
16th-century building with rich Renaissance facade. It hosts a bookshop.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gorinchem.
former ophanage
former Holy Spirit Chapel
With a remarkable Kapeltoren — chapel tower.
A good Italian restaurant that overlooks the canal that splits the fortified center in half. The pizzas are relatively large, so a good value for those on a budget. Meat and fish menus are a lot more expensive though.
Wine and tasting room located at the former captioner.
Cosy bar with interesting choice in beers, small terrace and lunch.
Beer pub with large range of Belgian and Dutch beers.
Hotel located in the historical town centre.
B&B in the historical town centre.
B&B in the historical town centre.
By public transit
Gorinchem is serviced by a single train station, namely {{station|Station Gorinchem|city=nl|}}. The railway connects Gorinchem to Dordrecht in the west and Geldermalsen in the east.
The region is easily explored by the various river ferries and 'water taxi' (Veerdienst Gorinchem).
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