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Located on the Waal River close to the German border, Nijmegen is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands and the first to be recognized as such in Roman times. In 2005, it celebrated 2,000 years of existence. Nijmegen became a free imperial city in 1230 and in 1402 a Hanseatic city.
Nov 27, 2023 · Nijmegen is located in the southeast, close to the German border. Its history goes back over 2,000 years, to Roman times, when Noviomagus, what they called Nijmegen back then, was an outpost of the immense Roman Empire. Put a shovel in the ground, dig, and you will find something old.
- Around The Grote Markt
- The Stevenskerk
- Der Kronenburgerpark
- The Valkhof & The Hunnerpark
- A Walk on The Banks of The Waal
- More Sights & Photo Spots
Our first point of contact was the Grote Markt.The central market square is located in the historic core of the city. Around the market square there are now seven cultural monuments (Rijksmonumente)such as the Boterwaag (stadtwaage), the Sint-Stevenspoortje (the Stephanstor) and various residential buildings. In addition, the Grote Markt is home to...
The construction of the Stevenskerkor Grote Kerk (“Great Church”) began around the middle of the 13th century. The Stevenskerk was built on the then almost undeveloped Hundisburg and has shaped the image of the city ever since. In 1273, the church was consecrated by the Bishop of Cologne (Albertus Magnus), of whom a relic can still be seen in the f...
In any case, we can recommend a short walk through the Kronenburgerpark. The beautifully landscaped park is located in the center of the city and you can still find some remains of the medieval city wall and the Kruittoren (Powder Tower). In Kronenburgerpark there is also the stone statue of a lion, which was donated in 1886 by the Nijmegen Beautif...
The Valkhofis located in a park above the Waal and is the ruin of a palace that was begun by Charlemagne in the 8th century and continued by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa from 1155. Except for two side chapels, the entire complex was destroyed in 1796. On an old oil painting by Lieve Verschuier from 1670 you can still see very well how imposing the ...
Before we went back on our river cruise ship, we took a short walk on the banks of the Waal. Here you will find e.B the National Bicycle Museum, the Holland Casino, the Het Labyrinth and the Lindenberghaven. Due to time constraints, we unfortunately did not manage to visit the statue “The Face of Nijmegen” (Het Gezicht van Nijmegen) on the opposite...
On our tour through the city of Nijmegen we were able to discover numerous other sights & photo spots, such as the historic town hall (Stadhuis). This was built in 1554/1555 in the style of the early Renaissance and today houses a variety of historical and modern works of art as well as a torture chamber in the medieval vault. Not far from the old ...
Dive into the history of the Greeks and Romans and learn more about the important emperors from Nijmegen. Maybe you want to know how Nijmegen survived the plague or how the city was influenced by the devastation of World War II?
Nijmegen is a large city in the east of Holland, near the border with Germany. It is also part of the metropolitan area of Arnhem. It is well known for being the oldest city in the Netherlands at just over 2,000 years.
In 1940, the Netherlands were invaded by Germany. Due to its proximity, Nijmegen became the first Dutch city to fall into German hands. On February 22, 1944, Nijmegen was heavily bombed by American planes, who mistook it for the nearby German city of Kleve, causing great damage to the city centre.
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E mbraced by the majestic river Waal, the city of Nijmegen is the largest city in the east of the Netherlands, right on the German border. It is a city where the old collides with the new; history, innovation and vibrant culture meet in the heart of this former Roman stronghold.
