Ermelo

Ermelo: church with an 11th-century Romanesque steepleChurch with an 11th-century Romanesque steeple in Ermelo, Neth.

Ermelo, gemeente (municipality), central Netherlands, near Veluwe Lake, comprising the villages of Ermelo, Nunspeet, and Elspeet. First mentioned in 855, it has ruins of the monastery of the Knights of St. John and a church with an 11th-century Romanesque steeple and a 14th-century choir. The main economic activities are poultry and dairy farming and dye, plastic, and metal industries. It is also a popular holiday centre. Pop. (2007 est.) 26,305.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title: Ermelo
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 19 May 2011
Access Date: February 20, 2025