Groenlo
town in Oost Gelre, Netherlands
Groenlo (Grolle, Grol) is an old fortified city in easternmost part of the Netherlands, formerly a municipality but now part of the municipality of Oost Gelre. Groenlo is known for its military history, its star-like shape and its canals. The beer 'Grolsch' originates from Groenlo.
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The location of Groenlo in the Netherlands
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The coat of arms of Groenlo
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The flag of the former community of Groenlo
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The old coat of arms of Groenlo (17th century)
Military History pictures
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The Siege of Groenlo in 1597 led by Maurice of Orange.
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Recess and trenches in 1597
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Troop fortifications in 1597
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The Siege of Groenlo in 1606 led by Spinola. Pieter Snayers
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The large scale siege of 1627 led by Frederick Henry
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The failed attempt to capture Groenlo by Maurice - 1595. The Spanish fieldmaster Mondragon relieves Groenlo.
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Copper engraving of the Siege of Groenlo in 1627. The city walls are faulty, as Grol had earthen walls in 1627 already)
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Reconstruction of Grolle (free interpretation)
Places and buildings in Groenlo
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The Old Calixtus church: a Protestant church
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The siege of 1627 on its new stained glass window
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The New Calixtus church: a Catholic church
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Detail of entrance of the New Calixtus
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The Grolse Kanon in Groenlo, left in 1627
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The river Groenlose Slinge
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Gracht
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Bastion
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Windows The New Calixtus church
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Cityhall
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Kanon
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