Zutphen

Zutphen (; Dutch Low Saxon: Zutfent) is a city and municipality located in the province of Gelderland, Netherlands. It lies some northeast of Arnhem, on the eastern bank of the river IJssel at the point where it is joined by the Berkel. First mentioned in the 11th century, the place-name appears to mean "south fen" ( in modern Dutch). In 2005, the municipality of Zutphen was merged with the municipality of Warnsveld, retaining its name. In 2021, the municipality had a population of .

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Zutphen is a city in the Dutch province of Gelderland, situated on the eastern bank of the IJssel River where it meets the Berkel River. First documented in the 11th century, it remains a notable historical settlement whose name likely derives from its location in a southern wetland area.

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Place details

Locality: Zutphen
Region: Gelderland
Country: Nederland
Population: 36,188

Travel guide

Understand

Zutphen is located in a river valley at the river IJssel, a sidebranch from the branch of the Rhine known as the Nederrijn. The small river Berkel (no shipping possible) as well as the major Twentekanaal (canal) flow into the IJssel near Zutphen. The city lies at the border of the hilly forested Veluwe region and the more flat and agricultural Achterhoek. The language spoken is Dutch; nearly everyone speaks English, and German is widely understood.

Get in

thumb|The rail bridge spanning across the IJssel. In the background the Walburgiskerk.

Get around

Inside the city center, everything is within walking distance. The railway station is located 200 meters away from the edge of the old city center. Walking from one side of the city center to the other side takes about 20 to 30 minutes.

For the rest of the city, and for the surrounding area, the best way to get around is definitely by bicycle. You can rent bicycles at the railway station's bicycle depot, which is not very expensive and offers excellent bicycles. You can find it by turning left when you leave the station; the bicycle depot is located in a space under the railway station, next to the ING Bank. Most bicycle shops in town will also rent bicycles.

Parking a car in Zutphen is possible, but may be difficult on some days (such as Saturdays and market days). In the city center, expect to have to pay for your parking spot. Your best chance for a parking spot is at the parking lot in front of the Albert Heijn XL supermarket, at the edge of the city center. Directly north of the railway station, close to the river IJssel, there is a free parking lot with 80 spots from which it is a 10 to 15-minute walk to the city center. This parking lot is accessible via the rear entrance of the train station.

The bus network in the city has been improved over the past few years. All areas of the city are now served by buses from the early morning until the late evening. On the buses, you can buy a 1 euro ticket which is valid for two journeys on the same day. The buses are operated…

See

thumb|250px|Saint Walburgis church Its Dutch tourist promotion slogan, "Torenstad", means "Tower-city", which refers to the large number of towers. The largest is the Walburgkerk (officially it's called "St. Walburgiskerk", but the locals say "Walburgkerk"), located at the square where the city originated. Guided tours are available, organized by the VVV located directly opposite the railway station. These tours will also allow you to visit the medieval library "Librije" - books have been kept here secure since the 1600s by chaining them to the desks.

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Contents

History
Modern city
Culture
Interesting buildings and squares
Religious architecture
Civic architecture
Other interesting sights in Zutphen
Regional center
Juridical center
Medical centre
Educational centre
Transport
Rail
Road
Bus
Sister cities
Notable residents
Public service
The arts
Sport
Gallery
References
External links

==History== left|thumb|"Snaphaanschelling" struck in Zutphen left|thumb|Zutphen taken by Fadrique Álvarez de Toledo, 4th Duke of Alba|Fadrique Álvarez de Toledo on 16 October 1572 during the [[Eighty Years' War]] thumb|left|1649 map of Zutphen in Willem Blaeu|Willem and [[Joan Blaeu's "Toonneel der Steden"]] thumb|left|Zutphen (1654) In about 300 AD, a Germanic settlement was the first permanent town on a complex of the low river dunes. While many such settlements were abandoned in the early Middle Ages, Zutphen, on the strategic confluence of IJssel and Berkel, stayed. After the incorporation of the IJssel lands in Charlemagne's Francia, Zutphen became a local centre of governance under the Count of Zutphen. The Normans raided and ravaged it in 882. Afterwards, a circular fortress was built to protect the budding town against Viking attacks.