Arnhem is a city in the western part of Holland. This city was mentioned for the first time in the 9th century. At that time Arnhem was called Oppidium Arnoldi Villa. This place got the status of the city in 1233, when the country was ruled by Otto II. Arnhem becomes famous in the 19th century, when the city turns into a cultural center and a home town for many famous Dutch painters. Such atmosphere of refinement started attracting many famous and rich people and so they started building numerous luxury villas on the territory of the city. These buildings have been saved until our days and so tourists can enjoy visiting multiple old mansions and walk in huge parks and gardens.
While choosing an upscale hotel in Arnhem, be sure to pay attention to Best Western Plus Hotel Haarhuis 90. It’s located in close proximity to the train station and the city center. … Open
Hotel Molendal can be safely called the most romantic and charming hotel in Arnhem. It's located next to Sonsbekpark. The luxurious hotel was built in the second half of the 19th century; it … Open
One of the most beautiful historical monuments is considered to be the post office, it was built in the 19th century and is located on Jansplein Square. Once upon a time this place was home of the mansion belonging to a famous baron, and in 1883 this piece of land with the mansion was bought by the state. It was then decided to construct a new building, which later housed the local post management, as well as a number of other utility offices. Now the historic building is privately owned, in 2011 an attractive cafe and bookstore was opened there.
The most popular shopping streets of Arnhem, including the charming Roggestraat are concentrated on the territory of the Old Town. Here, you will discover some large department stores and … Open
The Nederlands Openluchtmuseum museum can be considered the most unorthodox cultural institution in Arnhem, whose name literally translates as "Netherlands under the open sky." Today in this museum you can see beautiful historic buildings, which were brought from different regions of the country, and there is a collection of historical artefacts in each building. Also you can see the old steam locomotives and a small copy of the famous attractions in the museum.