Overijssel, Netherlands · Europe
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Population
Europe
Continent
Amsterdam
Timezone
NL
Country Code
Blokzijl is a small city located southwest of Steenwijk in the province of Overijssel, the Netherlands. The city is a major tourist destination near the De Weerribben-Wieden National Park and attracts many water sports enthusiasts. Blokzijl was founded in the 1580s as a trading post for peat. After the Siege of Steenwijk (1580–81) in the Eighty Years' War, the Dutch built a fortified lock or in local dialect zijl or siel. The monumental houses around the picturesque harbour were built during 17t...
Coordinates
52.7267°, 5.9611°
Region/State
Overijssel
District
Gemeente Steenwijkerland
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Country
Netherlands
Region
Overijssel
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
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