Everything about Rhenen totally explained
Rhenen is a
municipality and a
city in the central
Netherlands.
The municipality also includes the villages of
Achterberg,
Remmerden and
Elst. The town lies at a geographically interesting location, namely on the southernmost part
of the chain of hills known as the
Utrechtse Heuvelrug, where this meets the river
Rhine. Because of this Rhenen has a unique character with pretty much elevation through town.
Directly to the east of the built-up area lies the Grebbeberg,
a hill the top of which lies at about 50 m.
History
Before 1900
Rhenen received
city rights probably between 1256 and 1258. In 1346, the bishop of
Utrecht ordered the construction of a defensive wall around the city,
which was important because it lay near the border with what is now the province of
Gelderland. Although for some time the town collected toll from ships on the Rhine, it has never had
a harbour. The three city gates were demolished in 1840. Small fragments of the wall remain.
The town is also famous for the Cunera Church, parts of which date back to the 15th century. Containing
the relics of Saint Cunera, it attracted many pilgrims. Legend has it that Cunera was buried
on a nearby hill now called the Cuneraheuvel. The church's tower was built between 1492
and 1531.
In 1621, a palace was constructed at Rhenen for the ousted
Frederick V. It was demolished in 1812.
World War II
Part of the center of Rhenen, which was located near the defensive Grebbelinie (Grebbe Line), was
destroyed during the German attack on the Netherlands in May
1940. Part of the reconstruction
took place during the war. In 1945, the town was damaged again.
Many or all of the Dutch soldiers who were killed by the Germans near Rhenen lie buried at the
Erebegraafplaats (Honorary Cemetery), located along the Grebbeweg (N 225) near the top
of the Grebbeberg. Across the road is an important war monument with a poem by
J.C. Bloem.
Miscellaneous information
The town is also widely known for its zoo (
Ouwehands Dierenpark
).
Further Information
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