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Nijmegen

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Nijmegen is a historic city in the Netherlands with roots dating back to Roman times, featuring notable landmarks like its medieval market square, 17th-century weighhouse, and modern cultural venues such as the Opera Concertgebouw de Vereeniging. The city is known for its well-preserved architecture and public spaces, including parks and waterfront terraces that reflect its evolution from an ancient settlement to a contemporary Dutch city.

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Settlement.name: Nijmegen
Settlement.settlement_type: City and municipality
Settlement.native_name: Nimwéêge (Nijmeegs)
Settlement.image_skyline: Skyline Nijmegen. Gelderland. Netherlands.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Nijmegen city view from the northwest
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Nijmegen.svg
Settlement.flag_size: 100x67px
Settlement.image_seal: Nijmegen 2017.svg
Settlement.image_shield: Coat of arms of Nijmegen.svg
Settlement.shield_size: 100x80px
Settlement.nickname: (Havana on the Waal)

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Contents

Population centres
Proximity of border with Germany
History
Antiquity
Middle Ages
Early modern period
World War II
Post-war period
Geography
Climate
Historical remains
Demographics
Politics
Twin and sister cities
Culture
Events
Four Days Marches
People
Natives
Other residents
Religion
Sport
Economy and infrastructure
Economy
More room for the river Waal
Transport
Education
Notes
References
Bibliography
External links

Nijmegen ( , ; Nijmeegs: ) is the largest city in the Dutch province of Gelderland and the ninth largest of the Netherlands as a whole. Located on the Waal River close to the German border, Nijmegen is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands and the first to be recognized as such in Roman times. In 2005, it celebrated 2,000 years of existence.