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The Crossing , also called City Bridge, is a bridge for car traffic over the Waal, in Nijmegen. The road over the bridge has been named General James Gavinsingel since 2016. The river crossing was opened in November 2013 and is located west of the two existing Nijmegen bridges. On the south side, the bridge connects to the Verlengde Energieweg, on the north side to the Graaf Alardsingel.Address : 6541 AH Nijmegen, Netherlands
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SpiegelwaalThe Spiegelwaal is a secondary channel of approximately 4 kilometers in the Waal near Nijmegen. The channel was constructed between 2013 and 2015 as part of the Room for the Waal project. The Spiegelwaal is not a through route for shipping. The water is therefore particularly suitable for water sports such as canoeing, rowing, windsurfing and sailing. A rescue brigade is also active for water sports enthusiasts and recreational swimming.
Nijmegen railway bridgeThe Nijmegen railway bridge is a Truss bridge spanning the River Waal, connecting the city of Nijmegen to the town of Lent in the Netherlands.
Veur-LentVeur-Lent is a peninsula in the river Waal . The so-called city island is located in the Dutch municipality of Nijmegen , north of the city center. The island can be reached on foot from the Waalbrug , the Spoorbrug and the De Oversteek . From Lent, a road bridge, De Lentloper , and a pedestrian and cyclist bridge, the Zaligebrug, were built to Veur-Lent.
KruittorenThe Kruittoren is a remnant of the old ramparts of Nijmegen and is located on the Parkweg , on the edge of the Kronenburger Park . The tower was founded in 1426 and is about 30 meters high. In the nineteenth century , when the fortifications were sold, the state deliberately kept the tower in ownership to prevent the tower from being demolished. The tower was owned by the Government Buildings Agency until January 15, 2016 , but was then transferred to the National Monuments Organization.
KronenburgerparkThe Kronenburgerpark is a park in the center of Nijmegen . It is close to the station and the Lange Hezelstraat . Where the park meets the Parkweg are the remains of the medieval ramparts with the Powder Tower. There are three old ramparts in the park : De Kruittoren, St. Jacobstoren and De Roomse Voet.The Powder Tower was built in 1425-1426 as part of the second city wall, which formed a corner at this point. The tower is about thirty meters high.
muZIEumThe muZIEum is not just a museum, but an experience museum. Take a tour of their world with a blind or partially sighted guide – the world of not seeing.
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GelderlandGelderland is a province of the Netherlands, occupying the centre-east of the country. With a total area of 5,136 km2. It is a popular tourist destination and the site of the famous WWII battle in 1944. As a result of the conflict, the city center was destroyed. Restorations to historical monuments are still taking place today. There are more and more things to see and do.
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