Zuidwal with Muizentoren | Leerdam
That Leerdam is traditionally a fortified town can still be seen from the beautiful Zuidwal with its mouse towers. Until 1870, Leerdam was completely surrounded by city walls dating back to the 15th century. Only the Zuidwal with its mouse towers remains of this. The preserved part could not be missed as it has a water-retaining function. A stroke of luck, because otherwise this beautiful piece of Leerdam might have disappeared too!
Mouse turrets are small tower houses built in 1738. Today, these turrets are still inhabited or in use!