Arnhem had a population of 159,265 in 2019 and is one of the larger cities of the Netherlands. The municipality is part of the Arnhem–Nijmegen metropolitan area which has a combined 736,500 inhabitants.
Why visit the Arnhem museums?
The theme linking all of the collections of the Museum voor Moderne Kunst Arnhem (Arnhem Museum of Modern Art) is ‘forms of realism’. The Nederlands Openluchtmueum (Holland Open Air Museum) cherishes traditions and keeps them alive. Visiting this museum provides you an introduction to the early and distant past of Holland.
When was the first settlement in Arnhem?
The earliest settlement in Arnhem dates from 1500 BC, of which traces have been found on the Hoogkamp, where the Van Goyenstraat is currently located.
What happened to the former walls of Arnhem?
In the early 19th century, the former fortifications were almost completely dismantled, to give space for town expansion. The Sabelspoort (Sabresgate) is the only remaining part of the medieval walls. In the 19th century, Arnhem was a genteel resort town famous for its picturesque beauty.
Who are some famous people born in Arnhem?
Notable people born in Arnhem include: Truus van Aalten (1910–1999), actress Blaudzun (1974), singer-songwriter Marion Bloem (1952), writer and film maker Hetty Blok (1920–2012), cabaret artist, singer, and actress Edmond Classen (1938–2014), actor Ien Dales (1931–1994), politician of the Labour Party (PvdA)
What is Arnhem best known for?
A sizable city in its own right, Arnhem is best known today as the site of one of the most famous battles of World War II. Given city rights in 1233, it has long been at the center of conflicts because of its strategic location on the banks of the Rhine River.
