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At 2,000 years old, Nijmegen is the oldest city in Holland.
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View of the city from atop the Donjon.
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View of the city from atop the Donjon.

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  • View of the city from atop the Donjon.
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  • In 1152 Emperor Frederik Barbarossa built this giant fortress on the Valkhof. For more than 600 years the Donjon, the fortress tower, was the city's impressive and mighty distinguishing landmark. In 1795, the structure was taken down to make cement. Now there's a push to rebuild it. This is a temporary life-sized one made of scaffolding.
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