Wijk bij Duurstede
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Wijk bij Duurstede is a municipality and city in the central Netherlands, situated on the Rhine river. Historically, it was the location of Dorestad, a significant Frisian trading hub during the Carolingian era, raided by Vikings around 850. The city received its city rights in 1300 and features a unique church tower with a flat roof.
Statistics
Area
50.30 km²
Population
23,925