What does Zutphen mean in English?

What does Zutphen mean in English?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Zutphen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈzʏtfə (n)] (listen)) is a city and municipality located in the province of Gelderland, Netherlands. It lies some 30 km northeast of Arnhem, on the eastern bank of the river IJssel at the point where it is joined by the Berkel.

What was the population of Zutphen in 2019?

In 2019, the municipality had a population of 47,609. In about 300 AD, a Germanic settlement was the first permanent town on a complex of low river dunes. Whereas many such settlements were abandoned in the early Middle Ages, Zutphen on its strategic confluence of IJssel and Berkel stayed.

When did Zutphen become Warnsveld?

In 2005, the municipality of Zutphen was merged with the municipality of Warnsveld, retaining its name. In 2019, the municipality had a population of 47,609. In about 300 AD, a Germanic settlement was the first permanent town on a complex of low river dunes.

Who was the first count of Zutphen?

After the death of her father and her brother, Ermengarde, the heiress of Zutphen married the count of Guelders; her son Henry I, Count of Guelders was the first to wear both titles. The settlement received town rights between 1191 and 1196, making it one of the oldest towns in the country.

How to view Zutphen 3D map with Google Earth plugin?

With Google Earth plugin you can see the unique 3D satellite map of Zutphen within you browser. You may download Zutphen KML file and view the Zutphen 3D map with Googe Earth software installed at your PC. Want to know more about Zutphen?

What is it like to live in the Dutch town of Zutphen?

Zutphen, although a relatively small town, houses one of the Dutch 13 courts, the national training institution for judges and public prosecutors (SSR), the national police academy for senior police investigators, three prisons and a large number of lawyers.

What to do in the Goldhoorn gardens?

The Goldhoorn Gardens, located in a unique location in the Noordoostpolder, is a serene place for High Tea, Garden Design, Meetings, Workshops and more. Garden lovers and the English country life enthusiasts can fully indulge themselves here. The Goldhoorn Gardens offers a surprising English garden of 4000sq. meters.

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