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| Residents | 2.701 (2016) | |
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Boers is a town in the municipality of the same name (25,667 inhabitants) in the province Gelderland. The place name is pronounced like "Bühren".
background
Buren was created in the 12th century on the river Korne around Buren Castle. The Riffstein tower was around 18 m high. The Buren glory was at a strategically important point. The Lords of Buren had the irrigation and drainage put in order and in 1367 founded a chapel, which later became today's parish church of St. Lambertus. In 1395, Mr. Alard even gave Buren city rights. In the 13th and beginning of the 14th century the tuff tower is expanded into a rectangular castle. It encloses an inner courtyard with two residential wings, a defensive wall and a large rectangular gate tower.
The Duke of Gelre - Arnold van Egmond - sets at the beginning of the 15th century. the Lords of Buren in the air and gives castle, city and glory to his nephew Frederik van Egmond. In the 15th century, the Egmonds were among the most important nobles in the Netherlands and held high positions in the military and in politics. They are commanders and advisers to emperors, bailiffs of hereditary princes and governors in large parts of the Netherlands. In 1498 they were raised to the rank of count.
The castle is burned down and looted from time to time (the city of Buren too), but it is always being rebuilt and growing in size and magnificence. In 1537 Alessandro Pasqualini was brought to Buren from Bologna (Italy). This versatile architect worked for the Counts of Buren until 1548. Above all, he converted the 12th century castle into a luxury castle in the Florentine Renaissance style with four corner towers and 176 rooms. It doesn't stop there. Pasqualini designs new gates in the city walls (of which only the Huizer or Culemborg gate remains). He also improves the fortifications. The streets running perpendicular to each other, all of which get along on the city wall, give Buren the shape of an Italian-French bastide to this day.
In 1545 important visitors came to Buren: Emperor Charles V, accompanied by his promising page, the 12-year-old Prince Willem van Oranje Nassau. The Count von Buren's only child is Anna, who is also 12 years old. The young Nassau Count, who had inherited the French Principality of Orange and rich estates in the Netherlands the year before, would certainly be a very good match for her in the future. The emperor and the count probably conclude an agreement on this occasion. In 1551 the Archbishop of Cologne blessed the marriage between Prince Willem van Oranje and Countess Anna van Egmond-Buren in the castle chapel of Buren. Both will then be 18 years old. The young couple lives alternately in Buren Castle and Breda Castle. Anna dies ready after seven years. Her eldest son, Prince Philips Willem van Oranje-Nassau, inherits the castle. However, he was abducted to Spain and was far off the beaten track for most of his life. The administration of the county is taken over by his half-brother Maurits van Oranje-Nassau. He is at the forefront of the Dutch struggle for freedom and therefore has little time for Boers. However, he made drawings for two Renaissance gardens in the outer bailey.
These Dutch style gardens are being realized under Maurits' brother Frederik Hendrik and are the first examples of real Dutch gardens with a purely geometric structure, based on square and circle and executed with hedges and arcades. A cloverleaf-shaped structure is also being laid out for the avenues. These avenues, unique in the Netherlands, still exist under the name "De Toeren". Together with his very ostentatious wife Amalia von Solms, the governor takes care of the interior of the castle. After all, Buren Castle should make an impression.
After Frederik Hendrik's death (1647), however, the castle went downhill. None of the later governors took it as a domicile. Parts of the interior are moved to other manorial domiciles After the flight of the last Oranje governor to England, the Batavian Republic, which was close to the French Revolution, took over power (1795), a few years later the French (indirectly from 1806 to 1810, then directly until 1815) . Buren is no longer a county. The castle is converted into a barracks and falls into disrepair. Until the last quarter of the 19th century. takes its demolition. Today no unearthly remains are visible.
The connection between Boers and Oranje didn’t last that long, but it is still held in high esteem today.
In 1999, today's municipality of Buren was created from the merger of the former municipality of Buren with the municipalities of Maurik and Lienden. The town hall is in Maurik, although the old municipality of Buren had its own town hall within its borders.
getting there
By train
- of Utrecht or 's-Hertogenbosch with the stop clean to Culemborg. From there, bus line 46 runs every hour at ('24) Monday to Friday and every hour on Saturday ('21) Arriva to Tiel. Exit for the city center is Plantsoen (Pronunciation: Plantuhn).
- of Arnhem with the stop clean to Tiel. From there the bus line 46 runs every hour Monday to Saturday (13 ') Arriva to Culemborg. Exit for the city center is Plantsoen (Pronunciation: Plantuhn).
- The bus line does not operate on Sundays. You can then use the Regiotaxi Rivierenland drive, which you have to order at least 60 minutes in advance by calling 0900-0276 (€ 0.10 per minute). Of course, the taxi also drives on other days, but it is more expensive than the bus.
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mobility
- The bus route 46 from Arriva connects mo-sa Buren with the cities Culemborg and Tiel. From there you can change to the railway lines to the rest of the world.
- The bus line does not operate on Sundays. You can then take the Regiotaxi Rivierenland, which you have to order at least 60 minutes in advance by calling 0900-0276 (€ 0.10 per minute). Of course, the taxi also drives on other days, but it is more expensive than the bus.
Tourist Attractions
Church and synagogue
- Lambertuskerk, Market 4. Tel.: 31 (0)344 572519. What started in the 13th century with a simple brick chapel (7 x 12 m) grew into the grand, magnificent church of today. The lower part of the tower dates from the 13th century, the baroque superstructure was built between 1540 and 1665. At the beginning of the 15th century the double choir was built. The side choir was demolished in 1733, but the side aisle is still there, where the entrance is now. In 1895 a count's grave cellar was discovered on the tower side. In addition, there is a lot of heraldry on the grave slabs and another burial cellar for Maria, Princess of Oranje-Nassau, in the preserved choir. A small but informative exhibition about the missing castle of the Orange people is shown in the Lambertus Church.Open: May - September Tue - Sat.Price: Admission is free.
- synagogue, Kniphoek 14. As early as the Middle Ages, Jews engaged in a brisk horse trade in this area. Until the end of the 19th century. There was a fairly large Jewish community in Buren, which in 1804 converted two walled houses into a synagogue. The building served as a synagogue until 1880. Today various cultural events take place here.Open: Fri - Sun 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Buildings
- Culemborgse or Huizenpoort, Voorstraat. The only remaining city gate of the historical Boer. It got its second name after the earlier castle or "Huijs Buren". The gate was built around 1400 after Buren received town charter in 1395.
- Het Koninklijk Weeshuis, Weeshuiswal 9. The Royal Orphanage is a fine example of the pure Dutch Rebaissance. Before that, the St. Barbara's Monastery stood here, donated by Willem van Buren in 1420, which was not rebuilt after the town fire. In 1612, Princess Maria van Oranje-Nassau commissioned the architect Adriaen Frederickszoon-van Oudendijk to build a new orphanage. Orphans were admitted free of charge until 1953. The → Museum of the Royal Marechaussee is now housed in it.
- Oud stadhuis, Market 1. The town hall has been housed in this building since 1554. When it was merged with the neighboring municipality of Maurik, the council and city administration moved to Maurik in a newly built town hall on the green meadow. Since then, the → Museum "Buren en Oranje" has been housed in the building.
- Scales. The city scales are built against the Lambertuskerk. Until 1948 the official weight of cattle and goods was weighed here.
Mill
- De Prins van Oranje, Molen Whale 6. Tel.: 31 (0)344 618318, (0)344 610115. Round stone gallery Dutch. The grain mill from 1716 is in operation and can be visited on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Museums
- Museum of the Koninklijke Marechaussee, Weeshuiswal 9. Tel.: 31 344 571256, Fax: 31 344 572009. The Koninklijkw Marechaussee is considered the fourth weapon of the Dutch army. It acts as a military and border police, as a guard of the royal family and as a support for the normal police. Since 1973 the museum of this troupe, which has existed since 1814, has been housed in the "Royal Orphanage". In many dioramas it shows the history of Marechausse but also of other police units.Open: daily 12.30pm - 4.30pm. Closed: December 25th, December 31st, January 1stPrice: Entrance fees: adults € 4.50; Seniors (65) € 3.50; Children (6-12) € 2.50; Children (-6) free; MJK.
- Museum Buren & Oranje, Market 1. Tel.: 31 344 570700. In the historic town hall, the connection between the Orange city of Buren and the Dutch princely house is shown.Open: 31.3. - 1.11 .: Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.; 2.11. - 30.3 .: Tue 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Closed: December 25th, December 31st, January 1stPrice: Entrance fees: adults € 4; Seniors (65) € 3; Young people (12-18) € 3.50; Children (6-12) € 3; Children (-6) free; MJK.
activities
shop
kitchen
- Restaurant De Swaen, Voorstraat 10. Tel.: 31 344 571470. This restaurant, which is right next to the city gate, is very well known in the region. Whether coffee with cake, lunch, dinner, coffie board or buffets, De Swaen has an extensive menu.
accommodation
camping
- De Karekiet natural campsite, Erichemsekade 8. Tel.: 31 344-572222, 31 344-570330. Near the De Linge river. Very rustic location in the middle of fruit trees. There is an opportunity to go canoeing from the site. Rental canoes are available. Part of a larger campsite.Open: 1.4. - 1.10.Price: adults € 5.15; Child (-2) free; Child (3-12) € 4.15; Car € 1.50; Tent € 3.50; Caravan / small tent € 3.50; Motorhome € 5.50; Pet 2 €; Electricity € 2.50 per day; Shower € 0.50; Hot water € 0.20; Tourist tax 1 €; Environmental surcharge € 0.70.
Bed & Breakfast
- bb van buren, Rodeheldenstraat 24. Tel.: 31 344 572753. This guest quarters, which consists of an apartment with 2 spacious rooms, is housed in the former post office of Buren. The apartment is non-smoking. Pets are not allowed.Feature: Garni.Price: Per night from 2 nights: 1 person € 65, 2 people € 72, surcharge for just one night € 10; Children's bed € 10, additional bed (max. 2) € 23 (per bed).
More campsites and bed and breakfasts are available below Betuwse Fietsvierdaagse.
health
There is a family doctor's practice in the city of Buren, the first point of contact for all sick people: Dreef 7, Tel: 0344-572541. This practice also serves as a pharmacy.
Practical advice
There is a TNT Post service point on Graafschapsstraat 2B. (Tel: 0344-571287).
trips
literature
Web links
- http://www.burenstad.nl/ - Official website of Buren
- Tourist website (NL)
