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[[File:Gem-Elburg-OpenTopo.jpg|{{largethumb}}|Dutch Topographic map of Elburg, June 2015]]
[[File:Gem-Elburg-OpenTopo.jpg|270px|thumb|''Dutch Topographic map of Elburg, June 2015'']]
'''Elburg''' ({{pronunciation|Nl-Elburg.ogg}}) is a [[municipality]] and a city in the [[province]] of [[Gelderland]], [[Netherlands]].
'''Elburg''' ({{IPA|nl|ˈɛlbʏr(ə)x|-|081 Elburg.ogg}}) is a [[Municipalities of the Netherlands|municipality]] and a city in the [[Provinces of the Netherlands|province]] of [[Gelderland]], [[Netherlands]].


==History==
==History==
There is evidence of a [[Neolithic]] settlement at Elburg consisting of stone tools and pottery shards.
There is evidence of a [[Neolithic]] settlement at Elburg consisting of stone tools and pottery shards. From Roman times there are names and shards of earthenware which suggest that there was an army camp at the site of Elburg. The earliest extant written record of Elburg is from 796 [[AD]].


Between 1392 and 1396 Elburg was rebuilt with a moat and a city wall, together with a [[Grid plan|gridiron street plan]]. This rapid rebuilding was expensive, indicating that Elburg was reasonably affluent in medieval times. Several records of Elburg date back to the 14th century. Elburg was granted town status probably by [[Otto II, Count of Guelders|Count Otto II]] In the 13th century. There is a record that Elburg got its fishing right granted in 1313. In 1367 the city was recorded as a member of the [[Hanseatic League]]. At the end of the 16th century new moats and higher ramparts were built because of the improved war-techniques.
From Roman times there are names and shards of earthenware which suggest that there was an army camp at the site of Elburg.


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Throughout the centuries, Elburgh remained a fishing and farming center until the end of [[World War II]]. Unlike many other Dutch towns, Elburg had refused to use city funds to build a railroad station in 1863. Because the land owners were asking unreasonably high prices for the right of way over their property, the track line [[Utrecht]]-[[Amersfoort]]-[[Zwolle]] bypassed Elburg. As a consequence, Elburg became less attractive for manufacturers compared with neighboring places like [[Harderwijk]] and [[Nunspeet]]. In addition, the closing off of the [[Zuiderzee]] in 1932 meant an end to the fishing industry of Elburg, since the former salt water bay gradually became a fresh water body. Therefore, since 1956, the city concluded that only tourism would be the most viable sector for the local economy. Because of its favourable position both on the edge of the canal and near the [[Veluwemeer]], tourists have made it a popular tourist destination. Each year many visit to see the largely unchanged [[medieval]] town, especially during the 'Midweekfeesten' (mid-week feasts), 'Botterdagen' (Botter days - a botter is a type of flat-bottomed fishing boat) and 'Winter in de Vesting' (Winter in the Fortress), which attract more than 30,000 visitors each year.
The earliest extant written record of Elburg is from 796 [[A.D.]]


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==Population centers==
Between 1392 and 1396 Elburg was rebuilt after a flood in the form it is seen today, with a moat and a city wall, together with the straight pattern of the street plan. This rapid rebuilding was expensive, indicating that Elburg was reasonably affluent in medieval times.
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* [[Doornspijk]]
Several records of Elburg date back to the 14th century. Elburg was granted town status by earl Jan van Geel early in the century. There is a record that Elburg got its fishing right granted in 1313. In 1367 the city was recorded as a member of the [[Hanseatic League]].

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Throughout the centuries, Elburgh remained a fishing and farming center through the end of [[World War II]]. Unlike many other Dutch towns, Elburg had refused to use city funds to build a railroad station in 1863. Because the land owners were asking unreasonably high prices for the right of way over their property, the track line [[Utrecht]]-[[Amersfoort]]-[[Zwolle]] bypassed Elburg. As a consequence, Elburg became less attractive for manufacturers compared with neighboring places like [[Harderwijk]]. In addition, the close off of the [[Zuiderzee]] in 1932 meant an end to the fishing industry of Elburg, since the former salt water bay gradually became a fresh water body. Therefore, since 1956, the city concluded that only tourism would be the most viable sector for the local economy. Because of its favourable position both on the edge of the canal and near the [[Veluwemeer]], tourists have made it a popular tourist destination. Each year many visit to see the largely unchanged [[medieval]] town, especially during the 'Midweekfeesten', 'Botterdagen' and 'Kerst in de Vesting', who attract yearly more than 30,000 visitors.

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==Population Centers==
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*[[Doornspijk]]
*'''Elburg'''
*'''Elburg'''
*[['t Harde]]
* [['t Harde]]
*[[Hoge Enk]]
* Hoge Enk
*[[Oostendorp]]
* Oostendorp
}}


==People born in Elburg==
== Notable people ==
[[File:Jaap Smit 2 (cropped).jpg|120px|thumb|Jaap Smit, 2018]]
*[[Kira Bulten]] (born 1973), swimmer
* [[Jan van der Elburcht]] (1500 in Elburg – 1571) an early Dutch painter
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*[[Pieter Jan Leusink]] (born 1958), musician
*[[Jacob Jan van der Maaten]] (1820–1879), painter
* [[Jacob Jan van der Maaten]] (1820 in Elburg – 1879) a Dutch painter and etcher
* [[Rosa Vecht]] (1881 in Elburg - 1915), the only Dutch nurse to die in [[World War I]]
* [[Jaap Smit]] (born 1957 in 't Harde) a Dutch preacher, manager and the [[King's Commissioner]] of South Holland
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* [[Pieter Jan Leusink]] (born 1958 in Elburg) a Dutch conductor of classical music
=== Sport ===
* [[Anne van Schuppen]] (born 1960 in Doornspijk) a former long-distance runner, competed at the [[1996 Summer Olympics]]
* [[Duncan Huisman]] (born 1971 in Doornspijk) a Dutch racing driver
* [[Kira Bulten]] (born 1973 in Elburg) a former breaststroke swimmer, who competed at the [[1992 Summer Olympics]]
* [[Dick Boschman]] (born 1974 in Elburg) a Dutch sport shooter, competed at the [[2000 Summer Olympics|2000]] and [[2004 Summer Olympics]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
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File:Elburg, toren van de Sint Nicolaaskerk RM14897 foto3 2013-07-15 15.03.jpg|Churchtower (de Sint Nicolaaskerk)
File:Elburg, toren van de Sint Nicolaaskerk RM14897 foto3 2013-07-15 15.03.jpg|Church tower (de Sint Nicolaaskerk)
File:Elburg, straatzicht Havenkade foto2 2013-07-15 15.24.jpg|View to the port
File:Elburg after cadastral plan 1830.jpg|Cadastral plan 1830
File:Elburg stadspoort.jpg|Vischpoort
File:Elburg, straatzicht Havenkade foto2 2013-07-15 15.24.jpg|View of the port
File:Synagoge elburg.jpg|[[Synagoge]] in Elburg
File:Elburg stadspoort.jpg|Vischpoort (Fish Gate)
File:Synagoge elburg.jpg|[[Synagogue]] in Elburg
File:Elburg - Beekstraat - View NE.jpg|Beekstraat in Elburg, view NE
</gallery>
</gallery>


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| Centre = Elburg
| Centre = Elburg
| Northeast = [[Oldebroek]]
| Northeast = [[Oldebroek]]
| Southeast = [[Epe]]
| Southeast = [[Epe, Netherlands|Epe]]
| Southwest = [[Nunspeet]]
| Southwest = [[Nunspeet]]
| Northwest = [[Dronten]] ([[Flevoland|FL]])<br>''Drontermeer''
| Northwest = [[Dronten]] ([[Flevoland|FL]])<br>''Drontermeer''
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[[Category:Elburg| ]]
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[[Category:Populated places in Gelderland]]
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Latest revision as of 05:06, 1 September 2024

Elburg
Municipality
View of Elburg from the church tower
View of Elburg from the church tower
Flag of Elburg
Flag
Coat of arms of Elburg
Coat of arms
Highlighted position of Elburg in a municipal map of Gelderland
Location in Gelderland
Elburg is located in Netherlands
Elburg
Elburg
Location in The Netherlands
Coordinates: 52°27′N 5°51′E / 52.450°N 5.850°E / 52.450; 5.850
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGelderland
Government
[1]
 • BodyMunicipal council
 • MayorJan Nathan Rozendaal (SGP)
Area
[2]
 • Total
65.91 km2 (25.45 sq mi)
 • Land63.82 km2 (24.64 sq mi)
 • Water2.09 km2 (0.81 sq mi)
Elevation
[3]
1 m (3 ft)
Population
 (January 2021)[4]
 • Total
23,429
 • Density367/km2 (950/sq mi)
DemonymElburger
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
8080–8085
Area code0525
Websitewww.elburg.nl
Dutch Topographic map of Elburg, June 2015

Elburg (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɛlbʏr(ə)x] ⓘ) is a municipality and a city in the province of Gelderland, Netherlands.

History

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There is evidence of a Neolithic settlement at Elburg consisting of stone tools and pottery shards. From Roman times there are names and shards of earthenware which suggest that there was an army camp at the site of Elburg. The earliest extant written record of Elburg is from 796 AD.

Between 1392 and 1396 Elburg was rebuilt with a moat and a city wall, together with a gridiron street plan. This rapid rebuilding was expensive, indicating that Elburg was reasonably affluent in medieval times. Several records of Elburg date back to the 14th century. Elburg was granted town status probably by Count Otto II In the 13th century. There is a record that Elburg got its fishing right granted in 1313. In 1367 the city was recorded as a member of the Hanseatic League. At the end of the 16th century new moats and higher ramparts were built because of the improved war-techniques.

Throughout the centuries, Elburgh remained a fishing and farming center until the end of World War II. Unlike many other Dutch towns, Elburg had refused to use city funds to build a railroad station in 1863. Because the land owners were asking unreasonably high prices for the right of way over their property, the track line Utrecht-Amersfoort-Zwolle bypassed Elburg. As a consequence, Elburg became less attractive for manufacturers compared with neighboring places like Harderwijk and Nunspeet. In addition, the closing off of the Zuiderzee in 1932 meant an end to the fishing industry of Elburg, since the former salt water bay gradually became a fresh water body. Therefore, since 1956, the city concluded that only tourism would be the most viable sector for the local economy. Because of its favourable position both on the edge of the canal and near the Veluwemeer, tourists have made it a popular tourist destination. Each year many visit to see the largely unchanged medieval town, especially during the 'Midweekfeesten' (mid-week feasts), 'Botterdagen' (Botter days - a botter is a type of flat-bottomed fishing boat) and 'Winter in de Vesting' (Winter in the Fortress), which attract more than 30,000 visitors each year.

Population centers

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Notable people

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Jaap Smit, 2018

Sport

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  • Church tower (de Sint Nicolaaskerk)
    Church tower (de Sint Nicolaaskerk)
  • Cadastral plan 1830
    Cadastral plan 1830
  • View of the port
    View of the port
  • Vischpoort (Fish Gate)
    Vischpoort (Fish Gate)
  • Synagogue in Elburg
    Synagogue in Elburg
  • Beekstraat in Elburg, view NE
    Beekstraat in Elburg, view NE

References

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  1. ^ "Burgemeester H. Dijksma" [Mayor H. Dijksma] (in Dutch). Gemeente Elburg. Retrieved 1 February 2017.[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2020" [Key figures for neighbourhoods 2020]. StatLine (in Dutch). CBS. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Postcodetool for 8081LA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  4. ^ "Bevolkingsontwikkeling; regio per maand" [Population growth; regions per month]. CBS Statline (in Dutch). CBS. 1 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
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