Schiedam

Nl-Schiedam.ogg is a city in the province of South Holland in the Netherlands and is part of the Rotterdam metropolitan area. It is well known for its jenever (gin), the historical center with its canals, and the highest windmills of the world.

History

Around the year 1250 the river Schie was dammed to protect the polderland from the seawater. The dam attracted trade activities because goods for and from the backlands had to be transhipped. A small city formed around the dam and its activities.

In the year 1275 Schiedam received its city rights from Aleida van Avesnes, sister of William II, count of Holland.

Geography

The city of Schiedam lays in South Holland, The Netherlands.
It is enclosed between Rotterdam (east), Vlaardingen (west) and the river Nieuwe Maas (south).

Demographics

Population

2004 - 75,619

Museums

Het Stedelijk Museum (website)
Het Gedestilleerd Museum (website)
Het Glasmuseum Schiedam (website)
Museummolen De Nieuwe Palmboom (website)
Nationaal Coöperatie Museum Schiedam / 't Winkeltje

Monuments and parks

The old city hall of Schiedam (Oude stadhuis)
Saint Jan church
Saint Lidwina basilica Basilica:^*
The ruins of castle "Huis te Riviere" Ruins:^*
The five windmills of Schiedam, the highest of the world (website)
De Plantage
De korenbeurs
The canals of Schiedam

People from Schiedam

Events

- De Brandersfeesten website
- DOEK! website

External links

http://www.schiedam.nl/ - Official site
Detailed Falkplan map
http://www.scyedam.nl/ - Historical Society Schiedam

Municipalities of South Holland | Towns in South Holland

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