Liesveld
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Liesveld (population: 9,724 in 2004) is a municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The municipality covers an area of 44.44 km² (of which 3.37 km² water).
The municipality of Liesveld consists the following towns, villages and townships: Groot-Ammers, Langerak, Nieuwpoort, Streefkerk, Waal.
Groot-Ammers
Groot-Ammers is a town about 3 km southwest of Schoonhoven, on the Lek River. It received city rights in 1322.
Nieuwpoort
In the 13th century, the current location of the fortress Nieuwpoort was created by Lord of Liesveld and Lord of Langerack. The two lords wanted a settlement and in 1270, they both gave some of their property to make this happen. In 1283, the fortress was given the privilege of a city.
After a turbulent genesis with lots of sieges and devastation, the 17th century starts with a time of rest and peace. The city ramparts save the city from floods in 1809 and 1820. Due to an economical crisis in the 1930s and World War II, the city decays. In 1970, the Provinciale Staten of South-Holland initiate a reconstruction and restauration of the fortress and the city. This work was finished in 1998.
External links
- Official Website (http://www.liesveld.nl)