Vries, Netherlands
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Vries was a separate municipality until 1998, when it was merged with Eelde and Zuidlaren into a new municipality called Tynaarlo.[1]
History
The village was first mentioned in 1139 as Vrees. The etymology is unclear.[2] Vries is an esdorp which developed in the Early Middle Ages. The old village structure is still visible.[3]
The Dutch Reformed church dates from the 12th century. It was extended around 1425.[3] The church contains two sarcophagi.[4] (disputed by the Wikipedia page about Roden)
Vries was home to 415 people in 1840.[4] Vries used to be independent municipality. In 1998, it was merged into Tynaarlo.[4]
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
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