Laren | |
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Village | |
![]() Reformed church of Laren | |
Coordinates: 52°11′35″N 6°21′58″E / 52.193°N 6.366°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Gelderland |
Municipality | Lochem |
Area | |
• Total | 53.85 km2 (20.79 sq mi) |
Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 4,370 |
• Density | 81/km2 (210/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 7245
[1] |
Dialing code | 0573 |
Laren is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located in the municipality of Lochem. Laren was a separate municipality until 1971, when it was merged with Lochem. [3]
It was first mentioned between 1294 and 1295 as Lare, and means pasture in forest. [4] Laren developed into a village in the 19th century along the road from Lochem to Deventer. In 1835, the Dutch Reformed Church was completed. [5] In 1840, it was home to 612 people. [6]
Huis Verwolde is a former havezate. It was first mentioned in 1346. In 1510, it was ordered destroyed by the Prince-Bishop of Utrecht and torn down.[ why?] [7] In 1776, it was replaced by the current building. In 1927, a tower was added to the estate. [5] In 1976, it was sold. It has been opened for visitors, and there are holiday homes near the estate. [7]
Laren | |
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Village | |
![]() Reformed church of Laren | |
Coordinates: 52°11′35″N 6°21′58″E / 52.193°N 6.366°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Gelderland |
Municipality | Lochem |
Area | |
• Total | 53.85 km2 (20.79 sq mi) |
Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 4,370 |
• Density | 81/km2 (210/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 7245
[1] |
Dialing code | 0573 |
Laren is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located in the municipality of Lochem. Laren was a separate municipality until 1971, when it was merged with Lochem. [3]
It was first mentioned between 1294 and 1295 as Lare, and means pasture in forest. [4] Laren developed into a village in the 19th century along the road from Lochem to Deventer. In 1835, the Dutch Reformed Church was completed. [5] In 1840, it was home to 612 people. [6]
Huis Verwolde is a former havezate. It was first mentioned in 1346. In 1510, it was ordered destroyed by the Prince-Bishop of Utrecht and torn down.[ why?] [7] In 1776, it was replaced by the current building. In 1927, a tower was added to the estate. [5] In 1976, it was sold. It has been opened for visitors, and there are holiday homes near the estate. [7]