Arnhem
Sign in to saveArnhem ( ; ; Ernems: Èrnem) is a city and municipality situated in the eastern part of the Netherlands, near the German border. It is the capital of the province of Gelderland, located on both banks of the rivers Nederrijn and Sint-Jansbeek, which was the source of the city's development.
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Arnhem is a city in the eastern Netherlands near Germany and serves as the capital of the province of Gelderland. The city developed along two rivers, the Nederrijn and Sint-Jansbeek, and is situated on both of their banks.
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- Arnhem
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- Èrnem (Ernems)
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- City and municipality
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- 100x67px
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- Coat of arms of Arnhem.svg
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- Ernem, Arnheim, Arra, Nultweezes, Nulzesentwintig, 026
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- Netherlands#Europe
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29 sectionsContents
- History
- Early history
- Middle Ages
- 16th and 17th century
- 18th and 19th century
- 20th century
- World War II
- 1945–1999
- 21st century
- Geography
- Neighbourhoods
- Neighbouring villages
- Proximity of border with Germany
- Climate
- Demographics
- Inhabitants by nationality
- Places of interest
- Parks
- Museums in and around Arnhem
- Buildings and locations
- Events
- Sport
- Transport
- Notable people
- Facts and figures
- Twin towns – sister cities
- See also
- References
- External links
Arnhem ( ; ; Ernems: Èrnem) is a city and municipality situated in the eastern part of the Netherlands, near the German border. It is the capital of the province of Gelderland, located on both banks of the rivers Nederrijn and Sint-Jansbeek, which was the source of the city's development.
Arnhem is home to the Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen, ArtEZ Institute of the Arts, Netherlands Open Air Museum, Airborne Museum 'Hartenstein' (dedicated to the 1944 Battle of Arnhem), Royal Burgers' Zoo, NOC*NSF and National Sports Centre Papendal. The north corner of the municipality is part of the Hoge Veluwe National Park. It is approximately in area, consisting of heathlands, sand dunes, and woodlands.