Zeist facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zeist
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Zeist city hall
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Districts of Zeist
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| Country |  Netherlands |
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| Province |  Utrecht |
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| Municipality | Zeist | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 11.77 km2 (4.54 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | ||
| Population
(January 1, 2018)
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| • Total | 51,385 | ||
| • Density | 4,366/km2 (11,310/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Zeistenaar | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
3700–3709
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| Area code | 030 | ||
Zeist is a town in the Netherlands. It is the main town of the municipality of Zeist. You can find it in the Utrecht province, just east of the city of Utrecht.
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Zeist Through Time
The town of "Seist" was first written about in the year 838. This was in an old document called a charter. The first settlement was where the Dorpsstraat is today.
In the late 1100s, a church was built there. Its tower is still part of the Reformed Church now. The rest of that church was built much later. Long ago, a part of the Rhine river flowed near the town center.
The Castle of Zeist
Between 1677 and 1686, a grand building called "Slot Zeist" was constructed. It was built on or near the ruins of an older castle. Not much is known about the family who lived in the first castle. Some names found in old records include Godefridus de Seist from the 1100s.
Later, a man named Count Willem Adriaan van Nassau took over the property. He was related to Prince Maurice of Orange. He built Slot Zeist in a fancy Dutch Classicist style. You can still see beautiful paintings by Daniel Marot inside.
The Moravian Community
In 1746, a group called the Evangelische Broedergemeente (also known as the Moravians) came to Zeist. They built many impressive 18th-century houses around two squares for their community. Their main office is still in the town center, next to the palace.
Zeist in Recent History
In the 1800s, Zeist became a popular place for rich people to live. Many came from the city of Utrecht.
A special court was held near Zeist at Camp New Amsterdam. This court dealt with a very important legal case. It used Scots law even though it was in the Netherlands.
What Zeist is Known For
Zeist is home to some important sports organizations. These include the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB). It also hosts the Royal Dutch Korfball Association (KNKV) and the International Korfball Federation(IKF).
The town is also famous for the beautiful forests that surround it. For many years, the Dutch National Archaeological Research Service was located at Slot Zeist. The headquarters of Triodos Bank are also in Zeist.
Famous People from Zeist
Many interesting people were born in Zeist.
- Guido Verbeck (1830–1898) was an adviser, teacher, and missionary. He worked in Japan.
- Hermann Snellen (1834–1908) was an eye doctor. He created the Snellen chart to test eyesight.
- Anthon van Rappard (1858–1892) was a painter and artist.
- Willem Pijper (1894–1947) was a composer, music critic, and teacher.
- Hendrik Marsman (1899–1940) was a poet and writer.
- Isaäc Arend Diepenhorst (1916–2004) was a former minister of education.
- Johan Witteveen (1921–2019) was a politician. He was also a leader at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- Carel Blotkamp (born 1945) is an artist, art historian, writer, and critic.
- Wam Kat (born 1956) is a political activist and author.
- Mark Overmars (born 1958) created GameMaker Studio, a tool for making games.
- Jan van de Pavert (born 1960) is a sculptor, painter, and video artist.
- Mirjam Sterk (born 1973) is a former politician and educator.
Sports Stars
Zeist has also produced talented athletes.
- Henk Kamerbeek (1893–1954) was a hammer thrower. He competed in the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics.
- André Bolhuis (born 1946) was a field hockey player. He competed in the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics.
- Bert Blyleven (born 1951) is a famous baseball pitcher in the Hall of Fame.
- Guusje van Mourik (born 1955) was a karateka, judoka, and boxer.
- Jos Ruijs (born 1955) was a rower. He competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics.
- Chima Onyeike (born 1975) is a football coach and former player.
- Jeroen Rauwerdink (born 1985) is a volleyball player.
- Eva de Goede (born 1989) is a field hockey player. She won gold medals in the 2008, 2012, and 2020 Summer Olympics. She also won a silver medal in 2016.
Getting Around Zeist
Zeist has good transport links. It has two railway stations. Driebergen-Zeist railway station is located between Zeist and Driebergen-Rijsenburg. It is on the train line connecting Amsterdam and Arnhem. Den Dolder railway station is in Den Dolder. It is on the train lines to Utrecht and Kampen, and also to Baarn.
Zeist also has two main bus stops. One is on Jordanlaan and the other at Handelscentrum. Many bus lines pass through these stops, making it easy to travel around.
Images for kids
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Main shopping street, Zeist
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Jan de Baat De Zee Zeist
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Triodos Bank, Zeist
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Shops in Zeist
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Villa Ma Retraite
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