Breukelen

An Advertisement upon entering the village, Breukelen.

I think this is my third or forth stop in the Kingdom of the Netherlands.  More often than not it was just passing through.  This time I am getting to do something I always wanted to do:  Go to Breukelen!  Our great borough if named after the ancient little Dutch village.  Of course New York or New Amsterdam was at first a Dutch Colony.

House on the main canal, Breukelen.

Breukelen is today a wealthy suburb of Amsterdam while retaining its village like appeal.   The tallest structures are the churches with their steeples.  It of course has brooks and a canal.

St. Paul's Church, Breukelen.

Unfortunately, I went on an overcast afternoon.   But I did have a lovely lunch.  Here are some photos of the afternoon

Pedestrian bridges, Breukelen.

St. Peter's Church, Breukelen.

Main Village square, Breukelen.

St. John's Church, Breukelen.

View of the tower of St. John's Church from across the main canal, Breukelen.

Barge passes along the main canal, Breukelen.

Sign from the rail station, Breukelen.