A city of tall narrow houses, ancient cobbled streets and harbours and waterways, Dordrecht is Holland's oldest town and was once the wealthiest trading port in the Netherlands. Situated at the confluence of three of Europe's major rivers, to this day the the town boasts a bustling port atmosphere and a lively cultural scene to compliment the spectacular visuals of its historic streetscapes and river location. Not far south of Rotterdam, Dordrecht is a perfect destination for a day or two's escape from the capital, arrive and leave on the fast ferry that connects the two cities for a glimpse at the beautiful countryside of south Holland.
A city of tall narrow houses, ancient cobbled streets and harbours and waterways, Dordrecht is Holland's oldest town and was once the wealthiest trading port in the Netherlands. Situated at the confluence of three of Europe's major rivers, to this day the the town boasts a bustling port atmosphere and a lively cultural scene to compliment the spectacular visuals of its historic streetscapes and river location. Not far south of Rotterdam, Dordrecht is a perfect destination for a day or two's escape from the capital, arrive and leave on the fast ferry that connects the two cities for a glimpse at the beautiful countryside of south Holland.
