Maasbommel is a city in the
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province of
Gelderland
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. It is a part of the municipality of
West Maas en Waal, and lies about 7 km north of
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. It received
city rights in 1312.
Maasbommel was a separate municipality until 1818, when it was merged with
Appeltern.
History
It was first mentioned in 1144 as de Bumele, and probably means "forest of trees near the
Maas" as to distinguish from
Zaltbommel
Zaltbommel (), also known, historically and colloquially, as Bommel, is a municipality and a city in the Netherlands.
History
The city of Zaltbommel
The town of Zaltbommel was first mentioned as "Bomela" in the year 850. Zaltbommel received ...
. Maasbommel was established along the river.
In 1312, Maasbommel received city rights and joined the
Hanseatic League.
Even though it was granted city rights, it did not develop after the Middle Ages.
In the 13th century, a church built which was demolished in 1812. In 1672, French troops severely damaged the city and destroyed the Hof bij Maasbommel.
In 1818, Maasbommel was no longer an independent municipality and was merged into
Appeltern.
In 1840, it was home to 703 people.
The Dutch Reformed Church dates from 1842, and the Catholic Church was built between 1868 and 1869.
Maasbommel is known as the place where pioneering floating amphibious houses have been built.
Gallery
File:Maasbommel, de Sint-Lambertuskerk RM523092 IMG 4122 2018-06-06 13.43.jpg, Church: the Sint-Lambertuskerk
File:Abraham Rademaker - "Hofke bij Bommel" - Ruïne Hof bij Maasbommel, 1718-1730.jpg, Ruins of the Hof bij Maasbommel (1718–1730)
File:6627 Maasbommel, Netherlands - panoramio (3).jpg, Harbour of Maasbommel
File:Maasbommel voormalig raadhuis.JPG, Former city hall
References
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Populated places in Gelderland
Former municipalities of Gelderland
West Maas en Waal