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Deventer is an old city in the Dutch province of Overijssel.

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In medieval times, Deventer was, thanks largely to its location along the river IJssel, a very important and wealthy city, a member of the Hanseatic League. Many of the buildings erected in those glory days still remain.

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[edit] By car

From Amsterdam, Deventer can be reached via the A1.

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Direct intercity services connect Deventer to Amsterdam as well as Schiphol Airport. In both cases, the journey will take about 90 minutes.

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The oldest part of the town, just south of the railway station, still contains many medieval buildings. Just walking around the compact centre there will be plenty to look at, but particularly attractive are the following:

• Bergkwartier (the district surrounding the Bergkerk, a church placed on a hillock)
• Noordenbergkwartier (a very old quarter)
• Saint Lebuinus Church, in Late Gothic style, at 42 Grote Kerkhof
• "Waag", 57 Brink

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The city's most famous foodstuff is "Deventer Koek", which can be bought in the Koekhuisje (Cookie House) at 84 Brink.

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[edit] Get out

The cities of Zutphen and Apeldoorn are just 15 km from Deventer.

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