Susteren

Susteren (Template:IPA; Template:Langx Template:IPA) is a city in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is located in the municipality of Echt-Susteren, about 7 km northwest of Sittard. It was a separate municipality until 2003, when it was merged with Echt.<ref>Template:Repertorium Nederlandse Gemeenten</ref> Susteren received city right in 1276.

Susteren harboured the Benedictine Abbey Susteren, that was founded in the 8th century and was closed at the end of the 18th century. Its Romanesque church was raised to the status of a basilica in 2007 by pope Benedict XVI. There is a museum ‘t Stift next to the church. Other sights are the Cannon on the market, castle Eyckholt, the mill Dieterdermolen and typical River Meuse valley farms like the Hommelhof.

In 1865, Susteren railway station opened on the Maastricht to Venlo railway line.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Gallery

• Residential neighbourhood
  Residential neighbourhood
• Houses on the market square (1965)
  Houses on the market square (1965)
• Postcard of the old railway station (1919-1924_
  Postcard of the old railway station (1919-1924_

See also

• Van Susteren, a surname literally meaning "from Susteren"

References

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