Wijk bij Duurstede

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Wijk bij Duurstede

Name

Wijk bij Duurstede

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

Location