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Bocholt, Hanseatic city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Located near the Dutch border, Bocholt extends across 119 square kilometers of land with a population of 71,930 residents at an elevation of 25 meters.

The settlement received city rights in 1222 from Bishop Dietrich III von Isenburg and developed into a regional trading center during medieval times.

The Historic Town Hall, built between 1618 and 1624, displays Dutch Renaissance architecture next to the Gothic St George's Church from 1415.

The textile museum and city museum preserve local heritage, while modern amenities include the Westphalian University of Applied Sciences and extensive bicycle networks.

The Europe Fountain in the market square commemorates the 1993 Europe Prize, recognizing the city's commitment to cross-border relationships with neighboring countries.

Location: Borken

Elevation above the sea: 25 m

Shares border with: Aalten, Isselburg, Hamminkeln

Website: https://bocholt.de

GPS coordinates: 51.83333,6.61667

Latest update: June 6, 2025 19:12

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