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The Eusebius church
This church was built between 1452 and 1560. The former protestant Eusebiuschurch
is a gothic triangular cross basilica with star vaultings. The tower of
this church was totally destroyed during the Second World War, and the
reconstruction changed its appearance radically. The octagonal spire ends
up as a square. The tower is now approximately 96 meters tall with a five
large and small carillon chimes. The modern glass enclosed panorama elevator
makes the tower accessible for everyone.
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For seven centuries this location has housed a church.
In the 13th century the knights of Sint Jan constructed a small temple,
at that time a Roman Catholic Church. The church had the name of John
the Baptist, Sint Jan church. During the French occupation the condition
of the church was so bad that it was demolished in 1817, and the Protestant
community was allowed to build a new church on the same location, the
Koepelchurch. From the outside the building appears octagonal, but the
interior is actually round. The roof is supported by eight huge pillars.
Construction was begun in 1837, at a cost of NLG 150000,-
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The Sint Peters Guesthouse
The Sint Peters Guesthouse is one of the oldest buildings of Arnhem.
The house dates from 1401 and was originally named "die Munte"
(the coin) or "de Altmeynte", because a coin master had lived
there. For almost six centuries this building has had many occupants,
but today houses the men's wear retailer "The Globe".
The Sint Peters Guesthouse received its current renovations in 1380,
and the building has a history of both ecclesiastical and medical functions.
In 1527 the building was owned by Duke Karel van Gelre, and was used to
store wine.
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into barracks, a Roman Catholic church or a meeting hall were unsuccessful.
In 1849 it was restored by the owner of the wine store. At the end of the
19th century the premises housed an antique trader, who renovated the hall
into a gallery and placed a large mirror in the medieval gable. In 1932
the building was sold by auction to the 'Stichting Drie Gasthuizen' ( Three
Guesthouses Foundation ), the current owners.
During the Second World War the Guesthouse fortunately was undamaged.
After the last renovation the facade was rebuilt to its original state,
though the great mirror has been removed.
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The Duivelshuis (Devils house)
The Duivelshuis was built in 1545 by Maarten van Rossum,
the army chief-commander of Duke Karel van Gelre who's statue graces the
roof. The name of this house derives from the satyrs which are shown under
the bay. The façade dates from the "Dutch renaissance"
and is part of today's city hall, housing the mayor's office.
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The Korenmarkt
(Corn market)
The nightlife of Arnhem in the sixties gave this place an impulse which
resulted in the image the city was looking for; moving from an 'old mansion
city' into a more dynamic place. The warehouses surrounding the square
still retain the memories of the grain trade which took place until 1914.
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The Sabelspoort (Sabresgate)
Arnhem has had four gates, all demolished except for the
Sabelspoort. Originally the gate was part of a small citadel, featuring
a front gate with drawbridge, battlement towers, high walls with loopholes
and enough space for a small army. The gate also has served as a prison.
In 1495 Karel van Egmond imprisoned numerous civilians in the tower with
no regard to their guilt or innocence; on his death the prisoners claimed
compensation.
Other City gates were located on what is now Velperpoort,
the Rijnpoort and the Sint Janspoort.
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The Post
office
This neo-gothic building was built in 1889. Because of its red rocks
and the many ornaments which are placed in the gable, it is a popular
attraction. The nickname of this building, "Apenrots" (monkey
rock) refers to the terra-cotta monkeys which are incorporated in the
many ornaments of the gable.
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The T-shaped Presickhaeffs House dates from the 14th century
and has 15th and 16th-century stepped gables. The building has always
held historical importance, housing the offices of the mayor, bailiff,
judge and even the president of the Court of Gelderland. The house is
accessible by two streets, one to the east and one to the west. Since
1827 the building has housed many catering industries and wine trades.
More recently it has been owned by several organizations, including Van
Ranzow's Bank, Twentsche Bank among others.
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The Bakkerstraat
(Baker street)
The Bakkerstraat is a "shopping street", and has always been
the distinguished street of Arnhem. Today you still can find this on the
gables of the many buildings housing exclusive boutiques, jeweler's and
antique shops.
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On Sunday, 17 September 1944 the 2nd British Army had a
mission to take over the bridge at Arnhem and hold it for 48 hours. A
battalion under command of Lieutenant-Colonel John Frost was the only
one that made it to the bridge; other battalions were kept at a distance
or walked into enemy fire. Many German attempts to retake the bridge failed
and the allies suffered heavy losses. Arnhem was "a bridge too far",
and Christmas 1944 turned out in bloody fighting instead of the peaceful
celebration at home.
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The City wall
This is the monument that symbolizes the former city wall, located at
the Janslangstraat in front of the Janspoort. The previous course of the
city wall is represented here.
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