Maasbommel
Small city in Gelderland, Netherlands
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Maasbommel is a city in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of West Maas en Waal, and lies about 7 km north of Oss. It received city rights in 1312.
Maasbommel | |
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Small city | |
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| Coordinates: 51°49′15″N 5°32′11″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | West Maas en Waal |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.68 km2 (4.12 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 1,345 |
| • Density | 125.9/km2 (326.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 6627[1] |
| Dialing code | 0487 |
Maasbommel was a separate municipality until 1818, when it was merged with Appeltern.[3]
History
It was first mentioned in 1144 as de Bumele, and probably means "forest of trees near the Maas" as to distinguish from Zaltbommel.[4] Maasbommel was established along the river.[5] In 1312, Maasbommel received city rights and joined the Hanseatic League.[6] Even though it was granted city rights, it did not develop after the Middle Ages.[5] In the 13th century, a church built which was demolished in 1812. In 1672, French troops severely damaged the city and destroyed the Hof bij Maasbommel.[7]
In 1818, Maasbommel was no longer an independent municipality and was merged into Appeltern.[7] In 1840, it was home to 703 people.[6] The Dutch Reformed Church dates from 1842, and the Catholic Church was built between 1868 and 1869.[5]
Maasbommel is known as the place where pioneering floating amphibious houses have been built.[8][9][10][11]
Gallery
Church: the Sint-Lambertuskerk
Ruins of the Hof bij Maasbommel (1718–1730)
Harbour of Maasbommel
Former city hall
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