Gelderland Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
province of the Netherlands
About Gelderland
Gelderland started as the duchy of Guelders (Hertogdom Gelre), based inZutphenbut named afterGeldern,Germany, which was contained within its borders. Zutphen County, Veluwe County and Nijmegen County, the parts of Guelders located in what nowadays is the Netherlands, made up the Guelders that signed the Union ofUtrechtthat declared the Dutch provinces independent of Spain in 1579, thus starting the Dutch Republic which would eventually become the Kingdom of theNetherlands. Gelderland is now a popular destination for two reasons. One is theStadsregioofArnhemandNijmegen, two of Netherland's oldest cities with ample heritage spanning centuries. The other isVeluwe, the sparsely-populated region best known for its "natural" qualities and a popular destination for Dutch tourists making day trips
Gelderland Travel Guide Sections
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