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[[Image:Gem-Leerdam-OpenTopo.jpg|{{largethumb}}|Dutch Topographic map of the former municipality of Leerdam, June 2015]]
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'''Leerdam''' ({{IPA-nl|leːrˈdɑm|lang|Nl-Leerdam.ogg}}) is a city and former municipality in the western [[Netherlands]], in the province of [[Utrecht (province)|Utrecht]].
'''Leerdam''' ({{IPA-nl|leːrˈdɑm|lang|Nl-Leerdam.ogg}}) is a city and former municipality in the western [[Netherlands]], in the province of [[Utrecht (province)|Utrecht]].
The municipality was merged with the municipalities of [[Vianen]] and [[Zederik]] on January 1, 2019. The name of the new municipality is [[Vijfheerenlanden]] which is a part of the province [[Utrecht (province) |Utrecht]]. The former municipality Leerdam was a part of the province [[South Holland]].
The municipality was merged with the municipalities of [[Vianen]] and [[Zederik]] on 1 January 2019. The name of the new municipality is [[Vijfheerenlanden]] which is a part of the province [[Utrecht (province)|Utrecht]]. The former municipality Leerdam was a part of the province [[South Holland]].


The south border of the town is formed by the river [[Linge]]. The name originates from a [[Dam|dam]] in the river Lede which was a branch from the river Linge towards [[Meerkerk]]. Leerdam is situated almost exactly in the middle of the three highways [[Rijksweg 2|A2]], [[Rijksweg 15|A15]] and [[Rijksweg 27|A27]].
The south border of the town is formed by the river [[Linge]]. The name originates from a [[dam]] in the river Lede which was a branch from the river Linge towards [[Meerkerk]]. Leerdam is situated almost exactly in the middle of the three highways [[A2 motorway (Netherlands)|A2]], [[A15 motorway (Netherlands)|A15]], and [[A27 motorway (Netherlands)|A27]].


==History==
==History==
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The rich history of Leerdam can be found in well-kept historic buildings such as the ''Grote Kerk'' (Great Church), the ''[[Hofje van Mevrouw van Aerden]]'' (Mrs. Aerden Almshouses, now a museum), the remaining and restored city walls on the ''Zuidwal'' and the ''Oude Raadhuis'' (Old City Hall).
The rich history of Leerdam can be found in well-kept historic buildings such as the ''Grote Kerk'' (Great Church), the ''[[Hofje van Mevrouw van Aerden]]'' (Mrs. Aerden Almshouses, now a museum), the remaining and restored city walls on the ''Zuidwal'' and the ''Oude Raadhuis'' (Old City Hall).


In South Africa a fort was built by the [[Dutch East India Company]] between 1666 and 1679 in the coastal city [[Cape Town]]. It is called [[Castle of Good Hope]]. The corners of this fort received names in honour of [[William III of England |William of Orange-Nassau]] and because Leerdam was part of the [[House of Orange-Nassau]] one of those corners were named Leerdam. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://castleofgoodhope.co.za/history/ |title=Castell de Goede Hoop History|accessdate=21 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sahistory.org.za/dated-event/four-corner-stones-castle-kasteel-de-goede-hoop-cape-are-laid |title=The four corner stones of the castle (Kasteel de Goede Hoop) at the Cape are laid|accessdate=21 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://theculturetrip.com/africa/south-africa/articles/a-brief-history-of-the-castle-of-good-hope-cape-town/ |title= A Brief History Of The Castle Of Good Hope, Cape Town |author= Collison, L|date= 9 December 2016 |accessdate=21 December 2018}}</ref>
In South Africa a fort was built by the [[Dutch East India Company]] between 1666 and 1679 in the coastal city [[Cape Town]]. It is called [[Castle of Good Hope]]. The corners of this fort received names in honour of [[William III of England|William of Orange-Nassau]] and because Leerdam was part of the [[House of Orange-Nassau]] one of those corners were named Leerdam.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://castleofgoodhope.co.za/history/ |title=Castell de Goede Hoop History|accessdate=21 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sahistory.org.za/dated-event/four-corner-stones-castle-kasteel-de-goede-hoop-cape-are-laid |title=The four corner stones of the castle (Kasteel de Goede Hoop) at the Cape are laid|accessdate=21 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://theculturetrip.com/africa/south-africa/articles/a-brief-history-of-the-castle-of-good-hope-cape-town/ |title= A Brief History Of The Castle Of Good Hope, Cape Town |author= Collison, L|date= 9 December 2016 |accessdate=21 December 2018}}</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Since the 18th century, the town's culture has been strongly influenced by the [[glass]] industry and the [[timber industry]]. The glass currently manufactured in Leerdam is internationally known as [[Royal Leerdam]] or (particularly in respect of designer glass and [[glass art]]) as [[Royal Leerdam Crystal]]. This, with the [[National Glass Museum]], the [[Glass Centre]] (with its [[glassblowing]] and demonstration activities), and several art galleries, make Leerdam a major tourist attraction in the Netherlands.
Since the 18th century, the town's culture has been strongly influenced by the [[glass]] industry and the [[timber industry]]. The glass currently manufactured in Leerdam is internationally known as [[Royal Leerdam]] or (particularly in respect of designer glass and [[glass art]]) as [[Royal Leerdam Crystal]]. This, with the [[National Glass Museum]], the [[Glass Centre]] (with its [[glassblowing]] and demonstration activities), and several art galleries, make Leerdam a major tourist attraction in the Netherlands.


[[glassblower|Glassblowers]] work in the Glass Centre <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nationaalglasmuseum.nl/glasblazerij/ |title=Glasblazerij |publisher=Nationaal Glasmuseum |accessdate=16 January 2019}}</ref> in Leerdam, which is open to the public.
[[Glassblower]]s work in the Glass Centre <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nationaalglasmuseum.nl/glasblazerij/ |title=Glasblazerij |publisher=Nationaal Glasmuseum |accessdate=16 January 2019}}</ref> in Leerdam, which is open to the public.


==Public transportation==
==Public transport==
The [[Leerdam railway station]] is situated on the [[Elst–Dordrecht railway]].
The [[Leerdam railway station]] is situated on the [[Elst–Dordrecht railway]].


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[[Category:Cities in the Netherlands]]
[[Category:Municipalities of the Netherlands disestablished in 2019]]
[[Category:Former municipalities of South Holland]]
[[Category:Former municipalities of South Holland]]
[[Category:Populated places in Utrecht (province)]]
[[Category:Populated places in Utrecht (province)]]

Revision as of 14:51, 19 August 2024

For the surname, see Leerdam (surname).

Leerdam
City and former municipality
City walls and Glass Centre
City walls and Glass Centre
Flag of Leerdam
Flag
Coat of arms of Leerdam
Coat of arms
Highlighted position of Leerdam in a municipal map of South Holland
Location of the former municipality in South Holland
Coordinates: 51°54′N 5°6′E / 51.900°N 5.100°E / 51.900; 5.100
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceUtrecht
MunicipalityVijfheerenlanden
Merged2019
Population
[1]
 • Total21,000
DemonymLeerdammer
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
4140–4145, 4163
Area code0345
Dutch Topographic map of the former municipality of Leerdam, June 2015

Leerdam (Dutch: [leːrˈdɑm] ⓘ) is a city and former municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of Utrecht. The municipality was merged with the municipalities of Vianen and Zederik on 1 January 2019. The name of the new municipality is Vijfheerenlanden which is a part of the province Utrecht. The former municipality Leerdam was a part of the province South Holland.

The south border of the town is formed by the river Linge. The name originates from a dam in the river Lede which was a branch from the river Linge towards Meerkerk. Leerdam is situated almost exactly in the middle of the three highways A2, A15, and A27.

History

Leerdam received city rights in 1407. The small river Linge, bordered by beautiful water meadows, defines the atmosphere and tone of the landscape. Several centuries ago Leerdam formed a part of the Vijfheerenlanden domain, before it was raised to the level of County in 1498.

In 1551, Leerdam, together with Acquoy, became property of the House of Orange and part of the County of Holland.

The rich history of Leerdam can be found in well-kept historic buildings such as the Grote Kerk (Great Church), the Hofje van Mevrouw van Aerden (Mrs. Aerden Almshouses, now a museum), the remaining and restored city walls on the Zuidwal and the Oude Raadhuis (Old City Hall).

In South Africa a fort was built by the Dutch East India Company between 1666 and 1679 in the coastal city Cape Town. It is called Castle of Good Hope. The corners of this fort received names in honour of William of Orange-Nassau and because Leerdam was part of the House of Orange-Nassau one of those corners were named Leerdam.[2][3][4]

Glass industry

Since the 18th century, the town's culture has been strongly influenced by the glass industry and the timber industry. The glass currently manufactured in Leerdam is internationally known as Royal Leerdam or (particularly in respect of designer glass and glass art) as Royal Leerdam Crystal. This, with the National Glass Museum, the Glass Centre (with its glassblowing and demonstration activities), and several art galleries, make Leerdam a major tourist attraction in the Netherlands.

Glassblowers work in the Glass Centre [5] in Leerdam, which is open to the public.

Public transport

The Leerdam railway station is situated on the Elst–Dordrecht railway.

Born in Leerdam

References

  1. ^ "Leerdam". Vijfheerenlanden. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Castell de Goede Hoop History". Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  3. ^ "The four corner stones of the castle (Kasteel de Goede Hoop) at the Cape are laid". Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  4. ^ Collison, L (9 December 2016). "A Brief History Of The Castle Of Good Hope, Cape Town". Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  5. ^ "Glasblazerij". Nationaal Glasmuseum. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
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