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{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox settlement <!-- See Template:Infobox settlement for additional fields and descriptions --> <!-- Name and transliteration --> | name = Rhenen | settlement_type = [[Cities of the Netherlands|City]] and [[List of municipalities of the Netherlands|Municipality]] <!-- Images, nickname, motto --> | image_skyline = Rhenen 9.jpg | image_alt = | image_caption = The Cunera Church in Rhenen | image_flag = Flag of Rhenen.svg | flag_size = 100x67px | flag_alt = | image_shield = Rhenen wapen.svg | shield_size = 100x80px | shield_alt = <!-- Maps, coordinates --> | image_map = Map - NL - Municipality code 0340 (2009).svg | map_alt = Highlighted position of Rhenen in a municipal map of Utrecht | map_caption = Location in Utrecht | coordinates = {{coord|51|58|N|5|34|E|region:NL|display=inline,title}} | coordinates_footnotes = | subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]] | subdivision_name = [[Netherlands]] | subdivision_type1 = [[Provinces of the Netherlands|Province]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Utrecht (province)|Utrecht]] | government_footnotes = <ref name="mayor_now">{{cite web |url = https://www.rhenen.nl/mozard/!suite86.scherm0325?mVrg=170&mNch=7494736 | title = Wat is en doet het college van B en W? | language = nl | publisher = Gemeente Rhenen | access-date = 12 September 2017}}</ref> | governing_body = [[Municipal council (Netherlands)|Municipal council]] | leader_party = [[Labour Party (Netherlands)|PvdA]] | leader_title = [[Burgemeester|Mayor]] | leader_name = {{ill|Géran Kaai}}, [[mayor]] <!-- Geographic information --> | total_type = Municipality | unit_pref = Metric <!-- ALL fields with measurements have automatic unit conversion --> <!-- for references: use <ref>tags --> | area_footnotes = <ref>{{Dutch municipality total area|dataref}}</ref> <!-- square kilometers --> | area_total_km2 = {{Dutch municipality total area|Rhenen}} | area_land_km2 = {{Dutch municipality land area|Rhenen}} | area_water_km2 = {{Dutch municipality water area|Rhenen}} | elevation_footnotes = <ref name="AHN">{{cite web | url = http://www.ahn.nl/postcodetool | title = Postcodetool for 3911MG | language = nl | author = <!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> | work = Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland | publisher = Het Waterschapshuis | access-date = 9 April 2014}}</ref> | elevation_m = 43 | elevation_max_footnotes = <!-- for references: use <ref>tags --> | elevation_max_m = | elevation_min_footnotes = <!-- for references: use <ref>tags --> | elevation_min_m = <!-- Population, demographics --> | population_footnotes = <ref>{{Dutch municipality population|dataref}}</ref> | population_total = {{Dutch municipality population|Rhenen}} | population_as_of = {{MONTHNAME|{{Dutch municipality population|popbasemonth}}}} {{Dutch municipality population|popbaseyear}} | population_density_km2 = {{Dutch municipality population density|Rhenen}} <!-- For automatic calculation: auto--> | population_demonym = Rhenenaar <!-- Other information --> | timezone = [[Central European Time|CET]] | utc_offset = +1 | timezone_DST = [[Central European Summer Time|CEST]] | utc_offset_DST = +2 | postal_code_type = [[Postal codes in the Netherlands|Postcode]] | postal_code = 3910–3922 | area_code_type = [[Telephone numbers in the Netherlands|Area code]] | area_code = 0317, 0318 | website = {{URL|1=https://www.rhenen.nl}} | footnotes = }} [[File:Gem-Rhenen-OpenTopo.jpg|275px|thumb|Dutch Topographic map of Rhenen, June 2015]] '''Rhenen''' ({{IPA|nl|ˈreːnə(n)|-|280 Rhenen.ogg}}) is a [[Municipalities of the Netherlands|municipality]] and a [[city]] in the central [[Netherlands]]. The municipality also includes the villages of [[Achterberg]], {{ill|Remmerden|nl}} and [[Elst (Utrecht)|Elst]]. The town lies at a geographically interesting location, namely on the southernmost part of the chain of hills known as the [[Utrecht Hill Ridge]] (Utrechtse Heuvelrug), where this meets the river [[Rhine]]. Because of this Rhenen has a unique character with quite some elevation through town. Directly to the east of the built-up area lies the [[Grebbeberg]], a hill with a top elevation of about {{Convert|50|m}}. == History == === Before 1900 === Rhenen received [[City rights in the Netherlands|city rights]] probably between 1256 and 1258.<ref>Kolman C., ''et al''. (1996). ''Monumenten in Nederland: Utrecht''. Zwolle: Waanders Uitgevers. {{ISBN|90-400-9757-7}}.</ref><ref>Ph. J. van Dael, 'Over het Rhenense stadsrecht en het Rhenense (burger)zegel', in Oud Rhenen, 2002 no. 2, p. 5-38.</ref> In 1346, the [[Prince-Bishopric of Utrecht|bishop of Utrecht]] ordered the construction of a defensive wall around the city, which was important because it lay near the border with [[Guelders]]. Although for some time the town collected toll from ships on the Rhine, it has never had a harbour. The three city gates were demolished in 1840. Small fragments of the wall remain. The town is also famous for the [[Cunerakerk (Rhenen)|Cunera Church]], parts of which date back to the 15th century. Containing the relics of [[Saint Cunera]], it attracted many pilgrims. Legend has it that Cunera was buried on a nearby hill now called the Cuneraheuvel. The church's tower was built between 1492 and 1531. Between 1630 and 1631, the [[Koningshuis]] palace was constructed at Rhenen for the ousted [[Frederick V, Elector Palatine|Frederick V]]. It was demolished in 1812. === World War II === Part of the center of Rhenen, which was located near the defensive Grebbelinie ([[Grebbe line]]), was destroyed during the German attack on the Netherlands in May 1940. Part of the reconstruction took place during the war. In 1945, the town was damaged again during the liberation of the country from German occupation. Many or all of the Dutch soldiers who were killed by the Germans near Rhenen lie buried at the ''Erebegraafplaats'' (Cemetery of Honor), located along the Grebbeweg (N 225) near the top of the Grebbeberg. Across the road is an important war monument with a poem by [[J.C. Bloem]]. In 2008 Rhenen celebrated its 750th [[anniversary]]. == Main sights == [[File:Witte-Leeuw-Ouwehands-Dierenpark.jpg|105px|thumb|A white lion at Ouwehands Dierenpark]] * [[Ouwehands Dierenpark]], a [[zoo]], founded in 1932. * The [[Cunerakerk]] (Cunera Church), a [[Gothic architecture|late-Gothic]] [[hall-church]], built between 1492 and 1531. * Modern [[Catholic church|Roman Catholic church]] {{ill|Gedachteniskerk, Rhenen|nl|Gedachteniskerk (Rhenen)}}, built between 1958 and 1959. * Building 'De Brakke' from 1787. * Ruins of the 14th century [[Medieval architecture|Medieval]] [[defensive wall]]. * The {{ill|Binnenmolen, Rhenen|nl|Binnenmolen (Rhenen)}}, a round [[gristmill]] from 1893. * The {{ill|Prattenburg|nl}} [[Estate (house)|estate]]. * [[Military War Cemetery Grebbeberg]], a military cemetery on the [[Grebbeberg]]. == Transport == * [[Rhenen railway station]] == Politics and administration == === Municipal council === The [[Municipal council (Netherlands)]] of Rhenen consists of 19 members sinds March 2022<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 February 2024 |title=Website van de gemeente Rhenen |url=https://www.rhenen.nl/ |access-date=26 February 2024 |website=Gemeente Rhenen |language=nl}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" |+ Municipal Council seats ! Party ! 1994 ! 1998 ! 2002 ! 2006 ! 2010 ! 2014 ! 2018 ! 2022 |- | [[Reformed Political Party|SGP]] | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 |- | [[People's Party for Freedom and Democracy|VVD]] | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |- | Rhenens Belang | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |- | Progr. Rhenen/ [[GroenLinks|Groenlinks<sup>1</sup>]] | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |- | [[Democrats 66|D66]] | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 |- | [[Christian Union (Netherlands)|ChristenUnie<sup>2</sup>]] | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |- | [[Christian Democratic Appeal|CDA]] | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |- | [[Labour Party (Netherlands)|PvdA]] | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |- ! Total ! 17 ! 17 ! 17 ! 17 ! 17 ! 17 ! 17 ! 19 |} ¹ In the elections up to and including 2002, only GroenLinks participated. ² In 1998, the RPF, one of the predecessors of the Christian Union, participated in the elections. === Municipal executive === The [[Municipal executive]] of Rhenen in for the council term of 2022–2026 consists of: * Géran Kaai, Mayor of Rhenen * Gert van Laar ([[Reformed Political Party|SGP]]), Alderman for the physical domain * Dick Poortinga (Rhenens Belang), Alderman for welfare and sports, economy and recreation & tourism * Hans Boerkamp ([[Democrats 66|D66]]), Alderman for Finance, mobility, education and youth * Bert Fintelman ([[Christian Democratic Appeal|CDA]]), Alderman for rural/agricultural areas, sustainability and nature. {{ill|Hans van der Pas|nl}} ([[Labour Party (Netherlands)|PvdA]]) left his position as mayor 7 March 2024<ref>{{Cite web |last=Utrecht |first=provincie |date=22 December 2023 |title=Burgemeester Hans van der Pas verlaat Rhenen |url=https://www.provincie-utrecht.nl/actueel/nieuws/burgemeester-hans-van-der-pas-verlaat-rhenen |access-date=20 May 2024 |website=provincie-utrecht.nl |language=nl}}</ref> == Notable people == * [[Frederick V of the Palatinate|Frederick V]] (1596–1632), Count Palatine and Elector of the Palatinate from 1610 to 1623 and King of Bohemia (as ''Frederick I'') from 1619 to 1620 * [[Giedo van der Garde]] (born 1985), a Dutch racing driver * [[Madelein Meppelink]] (born 1989), a Dutch beach volleyball player, competed in the [[2012 Summer Olympics|2012]] and [[2016 Summer Olympics]] * [[Jacob Nienhuys]] (1836–1927), founded the tobacco producer [[Deli Company]] in [[Sumatra]] * [[Remy Reynierse]] (born 1961), is a former football player with 312 club caps, current coach at [[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.]] * [[Bibiane Schoofs]] (born 1988), a Dutch professional tennis player * [[Jacobus Tollius]] (1633–1696), a Dutch [[classicist]] * [[Eelco Uri]] (born 1973), a Dutch male former water polo player, competed in the [[1996 Summer Olympics|1996]] and [[2000 Summer Olympics]] * Lisa van Viegen (born 1978), stage name [[iET (musician)|iET]], a Dutch singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist * [[Nico Drost]] (born 1980), a Dutch Member of Parliament == Gallery == <gallery mode=packed> File:Rhenen, Militair Ereveld Grebbeberg IMG 9161 2019-04-19 13.11.jpg|War monument: Militair Ereveld Grebbeberg File:Rhenen, de Binnenmolen RM32465 IMG 9170 2019-04-19 14.00.jpg|Windmill: the Binnenmolen File:Lovely houses in Rhenen with characteristic wooden ornaments - panoramio.jpg|Houses in Rhenen with characteristic wooden ornaments File:HavenvanRhenen2010-2.jpg|Haven van Rhenen File:View of Rhenen, Jan Van Goyen, 1656.jpg|View of Rhenen, Jan Van Goyen, 1656 File:Pandasia Ouwehands Dierenpark 2017 4.jpg|Pandasia Ouwehands Dierenpark File:Straatbeeld - Rhenen - 20398412 - RCE.jpg|Straatbeeld, Rhenen File:Gezicht op Rhenen - Rhenen - 20396586 - RCE.jpg|Gezicht op Rhenen File:Rhenen - 2011 - panoramio (25).jpg|Rhenen, panoramio File:Rhenen Frederik van de Paltshof Poort.jpg|Rhenen, Frederik van de Paltshof Poort </gallery> == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == {{commons category-inline}} * {{official website|https://www.rhenen.nl}} {{Geographic location | Centre = Rhenen | North = [[Veenendaal]] | Northeast = [[Ede, Netherlands|Ede]] ([[Gelderland|GE]]) | East = [[Wageningen]] ([[Gelderland|GE]]) | Southeast = ''[[Lek (river)|Lek]]''<br />[[Neder-Betuwe]] ([[Gelderland|GE]]) | Southwest = ''[[Lek (river)|Lek]]''<br />[[Buren]] ([[Gelderland|GE]]) | West = [[Utrechtse Heuvelrug]] }} {{Utrecht Province}} {{Authority control}} [[Category:Rhenen| ]] [[Category:Cities in the Netherlands]] [[Category:Municipalities of Utrecht (province)]] [[Category:Populated places in Utrecht (province)]]
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