Place details
Place nameDordrecht
Other namesDordt, Dort
CountryNederland
Latitude51.8
Longitude4.667
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Founded in 11th cen. on divergence of Merwede, Noord, Oude Maas & Dordtse Kil rivers; was residence of counts of Holland until 1203; fortified in 1271; severely damaged by flood in 1421 & rebuilt; formerly one of the most important ports in Netherlands.