The busy town of Gorinchem or Gorkum, lying on the borders of three provinces (Zuid-Holland, Utrecht and Noord-Brabant), was once an important stronghold. It was one of the first places captured from the Spaniards by the Sea Beggars (1572). In the Lingehaven the Linge, which flows through the Betuwe between the Rhine and the
Waal, joins the Merwede. From here there are fine views of Woudrichem and Kasteel Loevestein.
Gorinchem had four city gates at one time, only the Dalem Gate remains as the others were removed to open up space for vehicles.