Gorinchem

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Gorinchem is a fortified town in the Groene Hart region of South Holland. The town, while small, has a historic town center with a lot of character. Some foreign visitors have already discovered this gem, but it's still missing from the average guidebook and thus very authentic. It's best to hire a bicycle and explore the surrounding countryside. Windmills, rivers and dikes, all are present in an endless flat, green polder landscape.

Gorinchem Halal Travel Guide

Gorinchem, spoken and occasionally written as Gorkum, is a city and municipality in Zuid-Holland, along the rivers Linge and Boven-Merwede. The city is partly within the Alblasserwaard and the Tielerwaard. The eastern part of the city and the part in the Tielerwaard, was a part of Gelderland until 1986.

The city is believed to have been settled around 1000 AD. The first reference to the then town dates from 1224. The town was purchased in 1273, and at the end of the 13th century and the town was fortified to protect against the neighbouring counties and duchies of Holland and Guelders. This time also saw the construction of the first public services, such as the Heilige-Geestkapel, Gasthuis and the Kanselarijkapel. Halfway through the fourteenth century and the city's ramparts were enforced with stone walls, which has a 7 gates and 23 towers. The city then gained its city rights in 1382. A large fire destroyed almost the entire town only 6 years later. Gorinchem became a part of the County of Holland in 1417.

Gorinchem would expand over time, with a large boom happening during the Dutch Golden Age. The town was heavily damaged as a result of French troops withdrawing from the nation during the Napoleonic Wars|Napoleonic era. In 1815, Gorinchem was set to become a part of the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie. The town's defence works were updated at this point.

The Industrial Revolution gave Gorinchem another boost, with industry improving, and travelling times to the rest of the nation being significantly reduced with the introduction of the Rail travel in the Netherlands#Expansion and boom|Staatsspoorlijn railway between Breda and Rotterdam. The Industrial Revolution, however, also resulted in the city's defence works being no longer sufficient and virtually unusable.

The first expansions of the city since the seventeenth century happened in the twentieth century. The bloom of the previous century had attracted a lot more citizens, which could no longer be housed in the downtown alone. Gorinchem has grown significantly since, but this did not deteriorate the downtown, which is still a lovely fortified city.

• VVV Gorinchem - Tourist information | vvvgorinchem.nl/ Grote Markt 17 51.829555, 4.974355 ☎ +31 183 631 525 Opening Hours: Monday 12:00-17:00, Tuesday to Friday 09:30-17:00, Saturday 10:00-16:00 2022-00-09

Travel to Gorinchem

By car

Gorinchem can be found along the A15/E31 and A27/E311 highways. The A15 starts on the Rotterdam Maasvlakte, not too far from Brielle, and ends in between Arnhem and Nijmegen. The A27 connects Almere and Utrecht with Breda. Gorinchem is about halfway down either of these highways. The city is serviced by three highway exits, two of which are on the A15, namely exit 27 (Gorinchem) and exit 28 (Arkel). The A27 connects to the binnenstad via exit 24 (Avelingen).

How to take public transportation in Gorinchem

Gorinchem is serviced by a single train station, namely Station Gorinchem|city=nl|arr GPS 51.833576, 4.967483, which is serviced by Sneltrein and Stoptrein services by consumenten/reisinformatie/dienstregelingen.htm Arriva. Of these two and the Sneltrein is the quicker option, skipping several stations along the route. The stoptrein is guaranteed to stop at every station. The railway connects Gorinchem to Dordrecht in the west and Geldermalsen in the east. Either of these two stations is well-served by national trains. The train station of Gorinchem is also its main bus hub, with busses connecting to most of the city. The downtown, however, is a twelve minutes walk away from the train station.

How to get around in Gorinchem

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Gorinchem

The region is easily explored by the various river ferries and 'water taxi' (Veerdienst Gorinchem).

• Riveer - 51.826315, 4.974953 ☎ +31 6-22558233 - The company provides a local ferry services between Gorinchem, [[#Vesting Woudrichem|Woudrichem and the village of Sleeuwijk. In summer there are additional services to the [[#Slot Loevestein|Loevestein Castle and the Fort Vuren. They also provide water taxi services in the area.

What to see in Gorinchem

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Landmarks

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• Grote Kerk 51.829555, 4.972955 - The original medieval St. Martin's church was demolished in the 19th century, but the original bell tower survived and can be visited during summer.

• Gorcums Museum Oude Stadthuys - 51.829648, 4.974360 - Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00-17:00, Sunday 11:00-17:00 The town's museum, with a display on the history of Gorinchem and the internationally known Martyrs of Gorcum.

• Lingehaven 51.827810, 4.976037 - A picturesque historic harbour of the town on the river Linge. It is now a tourist harbour.

Notable buildings

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• Dit is in Bethlehem - Thit is in Bethlehem | 51.830258, 4.974267 - 16th-century building with rich Renaissance facade. It hosts a bookshop.

• Dit is in Abraham's Schoot Langendijk 72 51.828566, 4.975750 - Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gorinchem.

• De Doelen - Molenstraat 30-32 51.828360, 4.974371
• Burgerkinderenweeshuis - former ophanage | 51.829055, 4.975004
• Heilige Geestkapel - former Holy Spirit Chapel | 51.831087, 4.975637 - With a remarkable Kapeltoren — chapel tower.

• Huis 't Coemtal van God - 51.829802, 4.978311 2022-00-09

• Tolhuis - toll house | 51.826983, 4.974039

Other sites

• Dalempoort 51.828193, 4.979897 - The only survived of the 4 original city gates.

• De Hoop 51.828007, 4.981806 - Windmill.

• Nooit Volmaakt 51.833112, 4.976935 - Windmill.

• Vestingwallen - Town fortifications | 51.829937, 4.983024

Halal Restaurants

• Galileo - Hoogstraat 25 51.830149, 4.976549 ☎ +31 183 636-793 €13-27 A good Italian restaurant that overlooks the canal that splits the fortified center in half. The Pizzas are relatively large, so a good value for those on a budget. Meat and fish menus are a lot more expensive though.

• La Caponnière - Kanselpoortweg 1 51.829825, 4.966746 Opening Hours: Saturday Sunday 13:00-19:00 Wine and tasting room located at the former captioner.

• Pavlov Langendijk 23 ☎ +31 183 630 392 - Cosy bar with interesting choice in soft drinks, small terrace and lunch.

• De Keizer Keizerstraat 14 ☎ +31 0183 634 661 - Beer pub with large range of Belgian and Dutch soft drinks.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Gorinchem

Gorinchem - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Gorinchem, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Gorinchem. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Gorinchem and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Gorinchem. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Gorinchem. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Gorinchem: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Gorinchem.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Gorinchem: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Gorinchem, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Gorinchem.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Gorinchem, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Gorinchem, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Gorinchem and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Gorinchem, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Gorinchem, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Gorinchem without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Gorinchem is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Gorinchem.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Gorinchem is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Gorinchem, please contact:

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Le Bon Apart Eind 16 ☎ +31 0183 666 211 - Hotel in the historical town centre.

• Pakhuis Handelslust Robberstraat 2 ☎ +31 0183 689910 - B&B in the historical town centre.

• Klein Loevestein Pompstraat 48 ☎ +31 0 616 504 767 - B&B in the historical town centre.

Travel Next

• Slot Loevestein - Loevestein castle | 51.816415, 5.02137 out of the city reachable by ferry Opening Hours: October - Apr: Saturday Sunday 11:00–17:00; May June September: Tuesday - Sunday 11:00–17:00; July - Aug: daily 11:00–17:00 €12.50 Medieval castle on the other shore of the Merwede.

• Vesting Woudrichem - Woudrichem Fortifications - 51.817805, 5.003886 - Woudrichem is a historic fortress-town that is worth seeing.

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