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Standbeeld Michiel Adriaanszoon de Ruyter uit 1841

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#3 of 19 things to do in Vlissingen

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Boulevard de Ruyter, 4380 AA Vlissingen, The Netherlands

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“Must visit for Vlissingen!”

This is something that you should visit and see when coming to Vlissingen. Located at a very... read more

Reviewed October 1, 2018

Mart-JanvdMaas

Kep, Cambodia

“Dutch famous son”

Part of Muzeeum, the nautical historic museum, are the defend works in the fortress beneath this... read more

Reviewed June 21, 2018

reinpnonnekes

Amerongen, The Netherlands

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Mart-JanvdMaas

Kep, Cambodia

6412

Reviewed October 1, 2018

Must visit for Vlissingen!

This is something that you should visit and see when coming to Vlissingen. Located at a very special place in the city overlooking the sea. Great!

Date of experience: September 2018

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reinpnonnekes

Amerongen, The Netherlands

334

Reviewed June 21, 2018

Dutch famous son

Part of Muzeeum, the nautical historic museum, are the defend works in the fortress beneath this statue from centuries before Napoleon occupied it. And Michiel de Ruiter is the greatest sailor and admiral, the Netherlands ever knew.

Date of experience: June 2018

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527raffiec

Colijnsplaat, The Netherlands

19143

Reviewed May 4, 2018

What a hero

A beautiful area to sit and view the city and the boats, a must see when you are in Vlissingen. The Boulevard is a must see !

Date of experience: May 2018

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Rien W

Voorschoten, The Netherlands

33833

Reviewed September 7, 2017

Huge statue of the most famous Dutch captain

The name plaquette on this statue is in Dutch and in Italian! De Ruyter is the most famous Dutch captain and sailor. This statue in his place of birth Vlissingen was moved from a square in the city to this prominent place on the harbour...More

Date of experience: August 2017

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raymondv354

Vlissingen, The Netherlands

637

Reviewed August 9, 2017

From Rope bearer to Admiral

Michiel de Ruyter started his carier as rope bearer and claimed up to admiral of the Dutch fleed. He fought succesfuly many seabeatles on behave of the dutch gouvernement. His statue stands high looking over the river Schelde. In the local maratime museum nearby attributes...More

Date of experience: August 2017

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Solodam J

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

2196622

Reviewed July 17, 2017

Michiel de Ruyter and the Sea

Michiel de Ruyter was born in Vlissingen, he was an admiral and the most famous sea hero in the dutch history. The location of the monument is at the exact place, at the end of the boulevard. The great man was there facing the sea.

Date of experience: March 2017

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SuusRijborz

Johor Bahru District, Malaysia

16047

Reviewed December 29, 2016 via mobile

One the heroes from the Netherlands (and Jumbo 😉)

After watching the movie yesterday from Michiel de Ruyter, today a salute to this hero! Full of bird poep though.

Date of experience: December 2016

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JPvanDierendonck

Terneuzen, The Netherlands

54672

Reviewed November 4, 2016

so impressive

great statue of Michiel de Ruyter watching over the North sea and a nice area to look over the belaamy park in vlissingen or looking over the westerschelde to Breskens

Date of experience: September 2016

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AvanPernis

183

Reviewed September 9, 2016

monument with a view

The view over the Westerschelde and old harbour is worthwile.Michiel de Ruyter is a famous 17th century dutch admiral who was born in Vlissingen.