Laren, Gelderland
Village in Gelderland, Netherlands
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Laren is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located in the municipality of Lochem. Laren was a separate municipality until 1971, when it was merged with Lochem.[3]
Laren | |
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Village | |
Reformed church of Laren | |
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  Laren Location in the Netherlands  Laren Laren (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 52.193°N 6.366°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | Lochem |
| Area | |
• Total | 53.85 km2 (20.79 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 4,370 |
| • Density | 81.2/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 7245[1] |
| Dialing code | 0573 |
History
It was first mentioned between 1294 and 1295 as Lare, and means pasture in forest.[4] Laren developed into a village in the 19th century along the road from Lochem to Deventer. In 1835, the Dutch Reformed Church was completed.[5] In 1840, it was home to 612 people.[6]
Huis Verwolde is a former havezate. It was first mentioned in 1346. In 1510, it was ordered destroyed by the Prince-Bishop of Utrecht and torn down.[why?][7] In 1776, it was replaced by the current building. In 1927, a tower was added to the estate.[5] In 1976, it was sold. It has been opened for visitors, and there are holiday homes near the estate.[7]
People
- Gijs Verdick (1994-2016), professional cyclist
Gallery
Villa in Laren
Tomb
Huis Verwolde
Train station Almen-Laren
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