Santpoort-Zuid ({{IPA, nl, ˌsɑntpoːrt ˈsœyt; Santpoort South) is a village in the

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in the Dutch province of

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. It lies to the west of North

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(Schoten). Santpoort-Zuid is bordered by the village of

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to the south and the village of Santpoort-Noord to the north. There is a railway station in the village with a connection to

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. The village is an upscale neighborhood with Dutch professionals residing there. It is one of the rare coastal forested areas protected by large dunes.

History

A famous historic site in Santpoort-Zuid is the Ruin of Brederode, as well as the formerly well-maintained Natuurbad, Velserend. File:Strandgenoegens-523324.ogv, 1941 newsreel by Polygoon-Profilti of people swimming at the ''Velserend'' baths Near the village are the ruins of the 13th-century Brederode Castle.

Railway station

Santpoort-Zuid is served by Santpoort Zuid railway station.

References

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