Skyline of Deventer / Skyline of Deventer by Justin Sinner Photography (Photographer on Texel)

Deventer is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands,[1] the place is already mentioned in 9th-century sources from the bishopric of Utrecht. A charter from 877 mentions seven hoofs in Daventre portu[2] (the port of Deventer). In 952, Deventer is mentioned as a city in a gift charter from King Otto I.[3] After acquiring more and more rights and privileges over time, the town received the disposal of municipal lands from Emperor Henry V in 1123. This is considered by historians to be the moment the inhabitants obtained city rights.[4] The city has the oldest stone house, the oldest walking park and, with the Athenaeum Library, also the oldest scientific library in the Netherlands. Deventer is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands. [1] The place is already mentioned in the 9th century sources of the diocese of Utrecht. In a charter from 877 mentions seven hooves Daventre portu [2] (the Deventer harbor). In 952 Deventer is a donation charter of King Otto I mentioned as a city. [3] After the place in the course of time had acquired more rights and privileges they received in 1123 by Emperor Henry V access to the communal grounds. This is considered by historians as the moment of obtaining city rights by the people. [4] The city has the oldest stone house, the oldest public park and the Athenaeum Library also the oldest scientific library of the Netherlands. Deventer est l'une des plus anciennes villes des Pays-Bas.