Rozenburg Island, Maassluis

#2 among attractions in Maassluis

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Rozenburg is an island in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. Rozenburg Island was formed centuries ago from several sand bars in the Meuse estuary. In 1568, construction started on the first set of dikes and in 1586 the land known as Roosenburgh was leased to Dirk Ariensz. Bisdommer and Son, the first permanent inhabitant of Rozenburg. ()

Local name: Rozenburg Coordinates: 51°54'19"N, 4°15'0"E

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Maassluis Netherlands

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Rozenburg Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Douanehuisje, De Hoop, Groote Kerk, Dorpstuin.

0.8 miN
51°54'58"N • 4°14'46"E
Douanehuisje, Maassluis
20 min walk • Museum
~410 ftSW
Windmill
De Hoop, Maassluis
2 min walk • Wheatmill De Hoop on the Molenweg in Rozenburg was established in 1887, replacing a mill dating from 1658 that was located on the inside of the Kooilandsedijk. That mill had to disappear in 1887 due to hydraulic works on the Scheur.
1.2 miN
Church
Groote Kerk, Maassluis
30 min walk • The Groote Kerk is a church in the Dutch town of Maassluis built between 1629 and 1639. On October 9, 1639, the church was officially opened. The church is known for its Garrels organ, among other things.
1.1 miNW
51°54'49"N • 4°13'44"E
Dorpstuin, Maassluis
28 min walk • Park
~360 ftNW
Town, Neighbourhood
Rozenburg, Maassluis
2 min walk • Rozenburg is a town and former municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The municipality had a population of 13,173 in 2004, and covers an area of 6.50 km².