Everything about Vianen totally explained
Vianen is a
municipality and a
city in the central
Netherlands, in the province of
Utrecht. It is the only municipality in Utrecht located south of the
Lek River. Before 2002 it was part of the province of
South Holland. Vianen is bordered by two major
motorways leading to Utrecht: the
A2 (Amsterdam-Maastricht) on its west, and the
A27 (Breda-Almere) just east of the town. Both highways can be notoriously congested near Vianen during peak commute hours.
Population centres
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The city of Vianen
Vianen received
city rights in 1336. Vianen thrived under the counts of Brederode, who acquired its lordship through marriage early in the 15th century. It formed a self-proclaimed sovereign seignory till 1795, including Vianen, Lexmond, Hei- en Boeicop and Meerkerk. During the Middle Ages, as a "free city," Vianen could be a haven for felons and escaped serfs. Of the three castles built during the town's history, Castle Batestein was said to be one of the most beautiful in the Netherlands. Its only remnants are a 17th century brick gate and water-pump. Remnants of the old city wall are visible girdling parts of the old downtown.
Vianen celebrates its
city rights every year in October with a horse-market. Besides the horses there are also other activities on this day, such as a fair and
market and traditional Dutch games.
People born in Vianen
Frans van Brederode (1465 - 1490), military leader
Marian van de Wal (born 1970), singer
Jeannette Lewin (born 1972), hockey playerFurther Information
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