Vries, Netherlands
Village in Drenthe, Netherlands
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Vries is a village in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Tynaarlo, and lies about 8 km north of Assen.
Vries | |
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Village | |
Romaanse Sint-Bonifatiuskerk van Vries | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 The village centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Vries in the municipality of Tynaarlo. | |
  Vries Location in the province of Drenthe  Vries Vries (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 53°4′24″N 6°34′37″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Drenthe |
| Municipality | Tynaarlo |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.40 km2 (4.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 4,045 |
| • Density | 388.9/km2 (1,007/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 9481[1] |
| Dialing code | 0592 |
Vries was a separate municipality until 1998, when it was merged with Eelde and Zuidlaren into a new municipality called Tynaarlo.[3]
History
The village was first mentioned in 1139 as Vrees. The etymology is unclear.[4] Vries is an esdorp which developed in the Early Middle Ages. The old village structure is still visible.[5]
The Dutch Reformed church dates from the 12th century. It was extended around 1425.[5] The church contains two sarcophagi.[6] (disputed by the Wikipedia page about Roden)
Vries was home to 415 people in 1840.[6] Vries used to be independent municipality. In 1998, it was merged into Tynaarlo.[6]
Gallery
Zicht op Vries by Geesje van Calcar
View on the brink (village square)
Street view
Hotel in Vries
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