Tiel
Sign in to save270px|thumb|Dutch Topographic map of Tiel (town), as of March 2014 Tiel () is a municipality and a town in the middle of the Netherlands. The town is enclosed by the Waal river and the Linge river to the South and the North, and the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal to the East. Tiel comprises the population centres Kapel-Avezaath, Tiel and Wadenoijen. The city was founded in the 5th century CE.
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- Highlighted position of Tiel in a municipal map of Gelderland
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Article
9 sectionsContents
- The town of Tiel
- Ancient history
- Notable people
- Public service
- The arts
- Sport
- Gallery
- References
- External links
270px|thumb|Dutch Topographic map of Tiel (town), as of March 2014 Tiel () is a municipality and a town in the middle of the Netherlands. The town is enclosed by the Waal river and the Linge river to the South and the North, and the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal to the East. Tiel comprises the population centres Kapel-Avezaath, Tiel and Wadenoijen. The city was founded in the 5th century CE.
== The town of Tiel == Chartered in 1200, the town of Tiel is known for its medieval ports, market town, and became a member of the Hanseatic League.