Deventer
Netherlands
A heritage-dense city on the IJssel river in the Dutch province of Overijssel, Deventer has one of the oldest histories in the Netherlands — mentioned in 9th-century records and granted city rights in 1123. Its walkable centre is thick with listed historic buildings and a strong café and restaurant scene. The city also holds the oldest stone house, the oldest public park, and the oldest scientific library in the Netherlands.
- Population97,331
- Nearest water0.4 km
- Nearest mountain17.5 km
- UNESCO within 50 km9