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Cube Houses Rotterdam
Piet Blom's tilted yellow cube houses are the quirky landmark of Rotterdam's bold post-war architecture scene.
6 km · about 10 min drive
South Holland, Netherlands · Europe
Capelle aan den IJssel works well as a base: 5 minutes from Bolnes, 25km from Biesbosch National Park.
Capelle aan den IJssel is a town located in South Holland, Netherlands. With a population of 65,255, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Capelle aan den IJssel sits in Netherlands, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Capelle aan den IJssel to your route.
Capelle aan den IJssel (Dutch pronunciation: [kaːˈpɛlə ʔaːn dən ˈɛisəl] or [- də ˈʔɛi-]; transl. "Capelle on the IJssel") is a large town and municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The municipality had a population of 67,319 in 2021, and covers an area of 15.40 km2 (5.95 sq mi), ofRead more
which 1.26 km2 (0.49 sq mi) is water. It is situated on the eastern edge of Rotterdam, on the Hollandse IJssel river.
The town has what is probably the country's smallest museum, the Dief- en Duifhuisje ("House of Thieves and Pigeons"). Now a historical museum, it served as the prison for the castle of Capelle and is all that now remains of the 17th-century castle.
On opposing sides of the A16 motorway are two business parks called Rivium and Brainpark respectively. Companies based in the larger Rivium include Rockwell Automation, Pfizer Nederland, Sodexho Nederland, Royal Dutch Shell, Van Oord, and many more.
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Capelle aan den IJssel is located in South Holland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 51.9292 latitude, 4.5778 longitude.
Capelle aan den IJssel has a population of approximately 65,255 people, making it a town in Netherlands.
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Piet Blom's tilted yellow cube houses are the quirky landmark of Rotterdam's bold post-war architecture scene.
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Rotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.
7 km · about 10 min drive
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The cobbled heart of Vermeer's Delft, framed by the New Church tower and Renaissance town hall above the famous blue pottery.
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World's oldest private car collection spanning from 1886 to modern day with over 275 rare and iconic automobiles.
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Freshwater tidal wetland of creeks and willow forest between Dordrecht and Werkendam, with visitor centres and car parks.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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A miniature Netherlands in 1:25 scale, with tiny canals, windmills and airports, on the edge of The Hague.
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The Hague's grand seaside resort with a long sandy strand, a historic pier and a Belle Epoque Kurhaus hotel.
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