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Polderhuis Westkapelle, Dyke and Warmuseum
(Netherlands, the - Zeeland - Westkapelle)
The "Polderhuis" where the museum is situated, tells the story of the community Westkapelle. It tell's about the origin of the vilage, the island of Walcheren, its folkrore etc.
Besides that much attention is given to the allied landings at Westkapelle in 1944, the dyke bombardment, the flooding etc.
Certainly for WW2 enhousiasts an interesting museum.
For current visiting hours, please visit the website of the museum.
Source
- Text: Wilco Vermeer, Ada van Hoof, Mia van den Berg en Polderhuis Westkapelle
- Photos: Mia van den Berg
Address and contactinformation
- Address:
- Zuidstraat 154-156
4361 AK Westkapelle - Phone:
- +31(0)118570700
- Emailaddress:
- info@polderhuiswestkapelle.nl
- Website:
- www.polderhuiswestkapelle.nl
- WWII grade:
- 40%
- Rating:
- 40%
Where is it?
Nearby (help)
Museum
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Point of interest
Monument
- 47th Royal Marines Commando Plaque
- Memorial General Cemetery Biggekerke
- Memorial shield " The Battle for the river Scheldt" Westkaplle






