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Breda, the city that proclaimed itself the "Pearl of the South", is a city with a very broad history with numerous occupiers, heroic deeds and has played a major role in the economic growth of the province of North Brabant. Breda is also called Oranje- or Nassaustad (Orange or Nassau city) because this city has (had) a special connection with the House of Orange. At present Breda is still an important city that lies at the intersection of motor, rail and waterways. In addition, there are numerous attractions that make a visit to the city always worthwhile.
In Breda you can do all kinds of things, like extensive shopping in the city centre or in one of the shopping centers, you can visit the different parks like Valkenberg (once the garden of the castle) or the Wilhelminapark, and you can have a car window replacement in Breda on location by us as a price fighter in the automotive glass market. Before we look at new car windows, it is first time to pay more attention to the city of Breda.
Breda's early history is mainly related to religion, within which the Breda Begijnhof played a major role. The real development of Breda as an important cultural and economic hub in southern Holland was only between 1450 and 1550. The Nassaus, who were based in Brabant, also ensured that the city was always in the limelight, especially since they belonged to the highest nobility. This has contributed to the fact that the city now has so many old monuments, including castles.
Since Breda served as a fortified city, it is not surprising that several defensive structures can still be found. Even today, defense plays a major role in the city; the Royal Military Academy is still located in Breda, for example.
During the Second World War, defensive structures played a major role. When the Germans invaded the Netherlands in 1940, Breda was evacuated because the city would be exactly between the French and German soldiers. However, the French did not reach Breda, allowing the Germans to take the defensive line of the city itself (this is where the Blitzmädel were deployed). The Breda resistance eventually ensured that the French returned to safe (Allied) territory.
With the introduction above, you probably already have a good idea of the sights to see in Breda. Indeed, mainly churches, castles and monuments. These include the Grote-of-Onze-Lieve-Vrouwenkerk with monuments to the so-called lords of Breda, the Begijnhof and the Sint-Josephkerk which is now a theater. You can also see the Kloosterkazerne (Kloosterplein 20) and the Chassékazerne (Chassésingel 40).
If you are a lover of architecture, then Breda is the place to be. Despite the broad history, a lot has been preserved through the years. You can think of the Courthouse from 1886, the Town Hall on the Grote Markt (facade dates from 1768), the Burgerweeshuis (facade dates from 1888) or the Tuchthuis (a prison) which was completed in 1779.
You can also visit numerous museums, such as the museum in the Begijnhof itself, or the General Maczek Museum, named after the Polish general who liberated the city of Breda in World War II. If you decide to come to the city during Carnival, one of the annual highlights, don't look for 'Breda'. The city is called Kielegat during carnival.
If you are going to Breda to see NAC play at the Rat Verlegh Stadium or to the Woonboulevard in Breda along the A16, you can simply use the parking facilities there. Would you rather go to the Grote Markt, see various monuments or places of interest? Then it is easier to park your car outside the city center. This is made very easy for you; there is a parking route where all parking options are indicated. If you follow the parking route around the canals, you can always park your car easily.
If you want to park cheaply outside the city, you should choose the Gastveldhuizen/Arsenaalpad parking lot. This will cost you at the time of writing € 4 for a full day. The area is equipped with charging points for electric cars.
Are you driving along the A16 to Breda or back home and do you get a small stone against the windscreen? The windscreen does not always have to be replaced; only a chip with a diameter of at least 20 millimetres or a branched crack in the driver's field of vision will result in the car being rejected for the MOT.
The windscreen does not disintegrate in case of glass damage because it is a laminated glass. This means that two layers of glass with a layer of PVB film are attached to each other. This is not the case with most side and rear windows. They are made of tempered glass. In the event of glass damage, these windows do break apart. That's why a side or rear window replacement is more common in case of glass breakage.
If you need a new car window in Breda, you can always contact us as the largest online automotive glass expert in the Netherlands. We have car windows for almost every car model in stock and our prices are much lower than the prices your dealer charges. Our after market car windows are identical to your dealer's windows, but because we don't need any brand logos, our windows are much cheaper.
For your convenience, our certified fitting partners always fit the new windows on site, also in Breda. This applies to the whole of the Netherlands, by the way, so even if you need a new car window in Rotterdam or you need a window replacement in Tilburg, you've come to the right place. Whether your car is parked at a store, in the parking lot of your work or in your own driveway, we will make sure that your car gets a new windscreen.
Are you looking for a new, cheap and high quality car window in Breda? Then take a look at our offer on our website. If you need help in finding the right car window for your car, just contact us so we can help you personally.
