Aardenburg
Aardenburg is a small city close to the Dutch border with Belgium. It is part of the Sluis Municipality, located in the province of Zeeland in the Netherlands. Its medieval name was Rodenburgh (Red Castle).
Aardenburg | |
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Small city | |
Western Gate in c. 2007 | |
Aardenburg Location of Aardenburg in the province of Zeeland Aardenburg Aardenburg (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 51°16′28″N 3°26′43″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Zeeland |
| Municipality | Sluis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.82 km2 (12.29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2.1 m (6.9 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 2,520 |
| • Density | 79/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 4527 |
| Dialing code | 0117 |
In the Sint-Baafskerk, (Saint Bavo's Church), Aardenburg houses the most complete example of the Scheldegotiek, the characteristic Gothic architecture of the Scheldt. It is also still possible today to see remains of some of the fortifications that used to enclose the city.
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