Vaartse Rijn
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The Vaartse Rijn is a canal connecting the city of Utrecht with Nieuwegein and the Lek river in the Dutch province of Utrecht. The Vaartse Rijn was formerly a major shipping route between Utrecht and the Rhine basin.
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Vaartse Rijn | |
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The Vaartse Rijn in Utrecht, looking in the direction of the city centre | |
History | |
Date of first use | 1127 |
Geography | |
Start point | Utrecht 52.0811°N 5.1238°E / 52.0811; 5.1238 (Vaartse Rijn, northern end) |
End point | Lek, near Vreeswijk 52.0029°N 5.0918°E / 52.0029; 5.0918 (Vaartse Rijn, southern end) |
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