Weert | |
Settlement Type: | Municipality |
Flag Size: | 100x67px |
Flag Link: | Flag of Weert |
Shield Link: | Coat of arms of Weert |
Map Alt: | Highlighted position of Weert in a municipal map of Limburg |
Pushpin Map: | Netherlands |
Pushpin Label Position: | Location of Weert |
Coordinates: | 51.25°N 47°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Netherlands |
Subdivision Type1: | Province |
Subdivision Name1: | Limburg |
Government Footnotes: | [1] |
Governing Body: | Municipal council |
Leader Party: | CDA |
Leader Title: | Mayor |
Leader Name: | Raymond Vlecken |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Elevation Footnotes: | [2] |
Elevation M: | 35 |
Population Demonym: | Weertenaar, Weerter |
Timezone1: | CET |
Utc Offset1: | +1 |
Timezone1 Dst: | CEST |
Utc Offset1 Dst: | +2 |
Postal Code Type: | Postcode |
Postal Code: | 6000–6006, 6039 |
Area Code Type: | Area code |
Area Code: | 0495 |
Weert (pronounced as /nl/; li|Wieërt pronounced as /li/) is a municipality and city in the southeastern Netherlands located in the western part of the province of Limburg. It lies on the Eindhoven–Maastricht railway line, the A2 motorway and it is also astride the Zuid-Willemsvaart canal.
Weert received city rights in 1414.
Weert is known for its indoor shopping centre called "De Munt," one of the largest in the south of the Netherlands. The inner city has many squares with cosy restaurants and terraces. Many well-known shopping brands are located in the city of Weert.
Furthermore, Weert is known for its large indoor and outdoor swimming complex known as "De IJzerenman," which includes slides, 5 swimming pools, and a lake.
Railway station: Weert
Weert is twinned with the following cities:
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| Hangzhou, China |