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Sightseeing in Arnhem, Netherlands

Sightseeing in Arnhem, Netherlands

 

The city of Arnhem is considered one of the largest cities in the Netherlands, and it is located on the right bank of the Rhine River. It also occupies the site of one of the ancient Roman settlements, and its distinguished location made it the largest commercial center in the Middle Ages.

And the city of Arnhem has many cultural attractions and museums, including the Netherlands Open Museum and the National Park, which gives you the best time to spend by riding a bicycle or walking.

Tourist attractions in Arnhem:

Holland Open Air Museum

The Netherlands National Open Museum is located four km from the city of Arnhem, and its area reaches 82 acres of green land, and it is considered one of the best tourist attractions in the country.

This wonderful museum is located 4 kilometers north of Dutch Arnhem and is one of the main attractions in the city and the Netherlands in general. The museum was founded in 1912, and the idea behind it was to preserve the traditional lifestyle and way of life of the Dutch living in rural areas.

Here you can see what it was like in earlier times for farmers, hunters and artisans, and what they had to go through every day to survive.

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Sunspeck Park

As the most famous and visited park in the city, Sunspek Park covers a vast area of ​​open landscape with more than 200 hectares of woodland, fields and parkland.

Designed in a beautifully landscaped English style garden, woodland, manicured lawns and a beautiful white building give this garden an air of charm.

City Zoo

For a great day trip, why not combine a trip to the Open Air Museum and the City Zoo, as they are located next to each other and are both great places to visit.

The city zoo includes countless fascinating animals, reptiles, and marine life to discover, and exhibits include an ocean environment complete with coral reefs, as well as a desert environment that houses diverse wildlife.

And with a large variety of animals, the city zoo is an enchanting destination worth visiting.

Arnhem War Museum

The Second World War plays a huge role in the modern history of Arnhem, as this city witnessed a great deal of conflict between English, Polish and German forces with its culmination in the Battle of Arnhem.

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Because of this fact, Arnhem has several museums dedicated to war, one of which is the Arnhem War Museum, located in the northern districts of Arnhem, which holds an impressive collection of war memorabilia, artifacts, and vehicles.

Displays and exhibits will take you back in time, and outside you can see many tanks, carriages and gun platforms, while inside there is a wealth of information about Arnhem and how the war was conducted here.

John Frost Bridge

This impressive arched bridge spans down the Rhine and is named after Major General John Frost who commanded British forces at the Battle of Arnhem in 1944. The bridge had been on this site since the XNUMXth century, and German forces rebuilt it to allow the movement of their troops during World War II. .

You can stroll across the span of this bridge, admiring the view of the Rhine and the ingenuity of this structure.

The John Frost Bridge has a great status around the world, and this bridge was immortalized in one of the famous films, and it was titled A Bridge Too Far, and this movie tells the suffering of the British paratroopers for a period of four days in order to reach the bridge in World War II.

Durwerth Arnhem Castle

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About 15km west of Arnhem is the attractive Durwerth Castle. This truly idyllic building dates back to the year 1200 as it was originally a wooden building which was later rebuilt in stone.

And the castle enjoyed a wonderful scene, being surrounded by a moat on all sides, and on the other side of the moat is a forest with many paths that you can walk in.

Brunbeck Arnhem Museum

A former royal palace, Brunbeck Museum is a stunning building originally built in 1945 by King William III. Located in East Arnhem and surrounded by gardens, it is a museum and home for elderly soldiers.

Focusing on Dutch colonial history, the museum chronicles in detail the activities of the East Indies Army. There you can view a wide range of artefacts from the period including cannons, soldier uniforms, weapons and military equipment.

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