Weerselo
Village in Overijssel, Netherlands
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Weerselo is a village in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is a part of the municipality of Dinkelland, and lies about 6 km northwest of Oldenzaal. Weerselo was a separate municipality until 2001 when it became a part of Dinkelland.[3]
Weerselo | |
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Village | |
Church of Saint Remigius | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
| Nickname: Weerseloërs | |
 The village centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Weerselo in the municipality of Dinkelland. | |
  Weerselo Location in the Netherlands  Weerselo Weerselo (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 52°21′3″N 6°51′24″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Overijssel |
| Municipality | Dinkelland |
| Area | |
• Total | 18.60 km2 (7.18 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 3,055 |
| • Density | 164.2/km2 (425.4/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Weerseloërs |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 7595[1] |
| Dialing code | 0541 |
Overview
It was first mentioned in the 1160s as Werslo. The etymology is unclear.[4] It consists of two settlements. Het Stift developed around a 12th century Benedictine monastery, and the village of Weerselo which was also called Nijstad. The monastery burnt down in 1523.[5] In 1840, it was home to 558 people.[6]
A fine example of the historic building style in Twente, in the east of the Netherlands, can be found near the Stiftskerk, which in itself is a point of interest in this village, since it is its oldest core that gave name to the village.
The 'Weerselose Markt' is a flea market for antiques and bric-à-brac which opens every Saturday.
Notable people
- Felix von Heijden (1890–1982), football player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics[7]
- Jos Lansink (born 1961), equestrian[8]
- Elles Leferink (born 1976), volleyball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics[9]
- André Paus (born 1965), football player and manager[10]
Gallery
Former town hall of Weerselo
Stiftschuur
Stiftkerk
