Brill Attractions
Brielle (or Den Briel; traditionally called Brill in English), is the chief place on the island of Voorne, which lies to the south of the Europoort. In the 16th century it was an important stronghold on the estuary of the Maas. On April 1, 1572 the Sea Beggars, having been expelled from England, captured the town and thus sparked off the northern provinces' fight for independence.
Today some of the city's fortifications and the moat still remain.
Today some of the city's fortifications and the moat still remain.
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Brielse Meer
To the north of the town of Brill is the Brielse Meer, once the estuary of the Maas and now an area much favored by water sports enthusiasts.
Golfclub Kleiburg
Golfclub Kleiburg is an 18 hole golf course in Brielle.
Golfclub Kleiburg
Krabbeweg 9
Brielle, Zuid-Holland 3231 NB
Netherlands
Krabbeweg 9
Brielle, Zuid-Holland 3231 NB
Netherlands
Historical Museum (Tromp Museum)
The Historical Museum of Brill, housed in a building (1623) which was formerly a state prison and weigh-house in Brill, is devoted to the history of the town and the celebrated Admiral Tromp, a native of the town.
Historical Museum Den Briel
Markt 1
Brielle, Zuid-Holland 3231 AH
Netherlands
Markt 1
Brielle, Zuid-Holland 3231 AH
Netherlands
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
St Catharijnekerk
The Grote Kerk or St Catharijnekerk (unfinished) was built in the 15th century in Brabantine Late Gothic style, with a massive stone tower containing a carillon of 48 bells by Francois Hemony (1660).
Town Hall
The Town Hall (Stadhuis; 14th C.), in the market square, has a facade of 1793 in Louis XIV style. On the gable are the words "Libertatis Primitiae" ("The First Fruits of Liberty").
