Batenburg
Batenburg is a village in the municipality of Wijchen, in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located on the Meuse, about 15 km west of Nijmegen. It is well known for the remains of a medieval fort in the center of the town. The town gained cityrights in the 14th century, although it only has a population of about 650 today
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| Coordinates: 51°49′24″N 5°37′40″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | Wijchen |
| Population | ca. 600 |
Until 1984, Batenburg was a separate municipality.
Gallery
Church: de Sint Victorkerk_op_de_achtergrond_foto7_2015-12-09_12.50.jpg)
Sculpture (de Boombeelden) designed by Marc de Roover
Batenburg gevelsteen, Prinsengracht, Amsterdam
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External links
- J. Kuyper, Gemeente Atlas van Nederland, 1865-1870, "Batenburg". Map of the former municipality, around 1868.
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