Netherlands Things to Do

Some towns are locked into a moment in time and Brielle (Den Briel) in south-west part of the Netherlands is one of them. Still with its fascinating 18th century star-shaped fortifications in place, visiting Brielle is like stepping back into history. These days the gates are wide open and visitors are welcome but once these gates were locked against the many invaders of The Netherlands, and even against their own countrymen during the 80 Years War which eventually liberated the region from Spanish rule.