Maassluis Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city and municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands
About Maassluis
Maassluis was founded around 1340 as a settlement by a lock in the river Meuse, hence its name consists of Maas (Meuse) and sluis (lock). The settlement was first known as Maeslandsluys, as the settlement was part of Maesland. During theEighty Years' War, work was started on defence works for the town, but the city was captured by the Spanish before the works could be completed. Maeslandsluys was separated from Maesland in 1614, after which it switched its name to Maassluis, which is how we know the city today. Maassluis requested city rights in December 1813 and gained said rights two months later. During the nineteenth century, Maassluis became known for its shipping company L. Smit & Co. and maritime salvaging company W.A. van den Tak, which after fusing together became known as Smit-Ta
Top Attractions in Maassluis
Explore the best things to see and do in Maassluis:
- ★Fair Play Casino
- ★Gemaal Mr. Dr. C.P. Zaayer
- ★Groote Kerk
- ★Museum Maassluis
- ★Nationaal Sleepvaartmuseum
Where to Stay in Maassluis
- 🏨Hotel-Pension Piet Hein
- 🏨Hotel Rozenburg
- 🏨Pico Bar
Maassluis Travel Guide Sections
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