The Dutch city of Arnhem can be found in Eastern Netherlands on the banks of the river Nederrijn while the mighty river Rhine is a bit further south. Arnhem was first referred to in the late 9th century nonetheless there is a good deal of evidence to point to the fact human habitations were in the vicinity approximately 70,000 years ago.
The city was founded in the 13th century and until it became part of the Seven United Provinces of the Holland in 1585, it had been the scene of several power struggles. The French were next to have dreams of Arnhem and it was not right until the mid 19th century that peace came to Arnhem. The city and neighbouring area was known as a picturesque area of Holland.