Vries, Netherlands

Vries is a village in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Tynaarlo, and lies about 8 km north of Assen.

Vries
Village
Romaanse Sint-Bonifatiuskerk van Vries
Flag Coat of arms
The village centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Vries in the municipality of Tynaarlo.
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Coordinates: 53°4′24″N 6°34′37″E
Country	Netherlands
Province	Drenthe
Municipality	Tynaarlo
Area [1]
• Total	10.40 km2 (4.02 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	7 m (23 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	4,045
• Density	390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	9481[1]
Dialing code	0592

Vries was a separate municipality until 1998, when it was merged with Eelde and Zuidlaren into a new municipality called Tynaarlo.^[3]

History

The village was first mentioned in 1139 as Vrees. The etymology is unclear.^[4] Vries is an esdorp which developed in the Early Middle Ages. The old village structure is still visible.^[5]

The Dutch Reformed church dates from the 12th century. It was extended around 1425.^[5] The church contains two sarcophagi.^[6] (disputed by the Wikipedia page about Roden)

Vries was home to 415 people in 1840.^[6] Vries used to be independent municipality. In 1998, it was merged into Tynaarlo.^[6]

Gallery

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  Zicht op Vries by Geesje van Calcar
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  View on the brink (village square)
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  Street view
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  Hotel in Vries