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 | |
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Village | |
![]() Romaanse Sint-Bonifatiuskerk van Vries | |
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![]() The village centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Vries in the municipality of Tynaarlo. | |
Coordinates: 53°4′24″N 6°34′37″E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Drenthe |
Municipality | Tynaarlo |
Area | |
• Total | 10.40 km2 (4.02 sq mi) |
Elevation | 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]
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]
Vries was home to 415 people in 1840.[6] Vries used to be independent municipality. In 1998, it was merged into Tynaarlo.[6]
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