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Colors of Apeldoorn - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
Apeldoorn is located in the Gelderland province, one of the largest provinces of the country. The name comes from the German town of Geldern that is located not far away. It the past, the town was famous for the dragon legend. That said, first mentions of the Gelderland province date back to the Roman Empire. The current Gelderland province occupies almost three quarters of the ancient Duchy of Guelders. In the 16th century, it was a part of the Seventeen Provinces. This region suffered damage in the WWII during the battle of Arnhem. Despite its size, it is one of the least populated parts of the Netherlands that is, however, rich in natural reserves and forests. It’s a true paradise for everyone who loves nature and outdoor activities.
Apeldoorn has a decent choice of shopping centers. One of the most attractive is Winkelcentrum Oranjerie. This two-story complex houses about 50 stores. Besides boutiques with clothes, there … 
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A wonderful city, decorated by fantastic parks, magnificent old buildings and sights, Apeldoorn will be interesting to tourists as a historical place. Most often the visitors try to see all … Open
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Local people love their royal family and even have a special celebration dedicated to it. Named The Queen’s Day, the holiday is celebrated on April 3rd. This is the birthday of Juliana, the mother of Queen Beatrix. The latter succeeded her mother in 1980, but Queen Beatrix decided to keep the celebration day unchanged. It’s a large public holiday across the country that has become famous for its large markets. On the Queen’s Day, citizens of all Dutch cities sell goods on the streets. It looks like the whole city is a giant flea market. By the way, the new king, Willem-Alexander, renamed the celebration to Koningsdag (King’s Day) and shifted the holiday day 3 days closer to his birthday, which falls on April 27th.
Apeldoorn has a variety of interesting parks and entertainment centers. Tourists with children here will definitely not be bored. Nature lovers will like the Apenheul Park, which is a cross … Open
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The Dutch people may look too formal at a glance, but they are not cold and very friendly if you know them better. Quite private, they do not like to ask and answer personal questions. At the same time, the Dutch are very hospitable. If they invite you to their home, you can be sure that you will be very welcome and respected. They feel comfortable when dealing with foreigners because the Netherlands has always been an active player in the international trade. Finally, the Dutch care about the environment and like all kinds of sports. 
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Apeldoorn and surroundings
Reference information
Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Apeldoorn
♥ Grote of Lebuïnuskerk, Deventer, 13.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van de H. Kruisverheffing, Raalte, 28.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van Onze Lieve Vrouw ten Hemelopneming, Zwolle, 33.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ St. Calixtusbasiliek, Groenlo, 48.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van de H. Georgius, Almelo, 50.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilika St. Viktor („St. Viktor-Dom”), Xanten, 70.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Kathedrale Basiliek van St. Jan de Evangelist, ’s-Hertogenbosch, 74.1 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Apeldoorn
♥ Castle 'Biljoen Castle' , 24.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Doorwerth Castle' , 30.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Doornenburg Castle' , 35.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Huis te Ruurlo' , 36.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Slangenburg Castle' , 39.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Bergh Castle' , 42.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Huis Doorn' , 47.6 km from the center. On the map
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Colors of Apeldoorn in photos
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Apeldoorn. Learn the best periods to visit Apeldoorn to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Apeldoorn.
