The Dutch city of Arnhem lies in in Eastern Holland on the banks of the river Nederrijn while the grand river Rhine is a bit further south. It was first noted in the late 9th century although there is an ample amount of evidence to point to the fact human habitations were in the general vicinity approximately 70,000 years ago.
The city was founded in the 13th century and until it became part of the Seven United Provinces of the Netherlands in 1585, it had already been the scene of a variety of power struggles. The French were next to have ambitions of Arnhem and it was not right until the mid 19th century that peace came to the city. The city and surrounding area was known as a charming area of the Netherlands.
In the course of World War II, Arnhem was the location of a widely known battle as the advancing Allies tried to force a breakthrough into Germany. In June 1944, Allied Forces had landed on the beaches at Normandy and were moving towards their ultimate objective of Berlin. The adjacent region had a number of vital bridges crossing the Rhine which if taken whole, would enable the Allies a route into Germany.
Operation Market Garden was an airbourne assault in September 1944, to acquire the bridges but the objective failed. The city was eventually liberated by Canadian soldiers in April 1945.
Nowadays, Arnhem is a major railway centre with trains operating to places as far away as Moscow. The Burgers Zoo is one of the most popular in the Netherlands and here the National Heritage Museum is situated on the outskirts of the town.
The Gelredome is the home of Vitesse Arnhem and was the 1st football stadium to feature a slide out pitch. This helps more air and natural light to get to the grass.
For the tourist, holiday accommodation isn't usually a hassle with everything from camp sites to deluxe hotels being readily available. There are plenty of dining establishments and eating dinner out is frequent for locals as well as tourists.
The city was founded in the 13th century and until it became part of the Seven United Provinces of the Netherlands in 1585, it had already been the scene of a variety of power struggles. The French were next to have ambitions of Arnhem and it was not right until the mid 19th century that peace came to the city. The city and surrounding area was known as a charming area of the Netherlands.
In the course of World War II, Arnhem was the location of a widely known battle as the advancing Allies tried to force a breakthrough into Germany. In June 1944, Allied Forces had landed on the beaches at Normandy and were moving towards their ultimate objective of Berlin. The adjacent region had a number of vital bridges crossing the Rhine which if taken whole, would enable the Allies a route into Germany.
Operation Market Garden was an airbourne assault in September 1944, to acquire the bridges but the objective failed. The city was eventually liberated by Canadian soldiers in April 1945.
Nowadays, Arnhem is a major railway centre with trains operating to places as far away as Moscow. The Burgers Zoo is one of the most popular in the Netherlands and here the National Heritage Museum is situated on the outskirts of the town.
The Gelredome is the home of Vitesse Arnhem and was the 1st football stadium to feature a slide out pitch. This helps more air and natural light to get to the grass.
For the tourist, holiday accommodation isn't usually a hassle with everything from camp sites to deluxe hotels being readily available. There are plenty of dining establishments and eating dinner out is frequent for locals as well as tourists.
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Even though a lot of people know Arnhem from the Operation Market Garden in the Second World War, it is a beautiful place with a strong tourist trade.
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