John Frost Bridge

John Frost Bridge is the road bridge over the Lower Rhine at Arnhem, in the Netherlands. The bridge was inaugurated after the end of World War II, and is named after Major-General John Dutton Frost, who commanded the British forces that reached and temporarily defended the pre-existing Rijnbrug at the same location during the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944.

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Type: Bridge
Description: bridge spanning the Neder-Rijn in Arnhem, the Netherlands
Also known as: “Oude Rijnbrug”

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Sabelspoort and St Eusebius’ Church, Arnhem.

Sabelspoort

City gate

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Sabelspoort is a city gate, which is situated 350 metres north of John Frost Bridge.

St Eusebius’ Church, Arnhem

Church

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St. Eusebius church also known as the Eusebiuskerk or the Grote Kerk, at 93 metres is the largest church, and the largest building in Arnhem, The Netherlands. St Eusebius’ Church, Arnhem is situated 530 metres north of John Frost Bridge.

Markt

Square

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Markt is a square, which is situated 420 metres north of John Frost Bridge.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Elden and Het Dorp.

Elden

Hamlet

Elden is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located in the municipality of Arnhem, about 4 km southwest of the city centre. Elden was a separate municipality between 1813 and 1818, when it was merged with Elst. Elden is situated 2½ km southwest of John Frost Bridge.

Het Dorp

Neighborhood

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Het Dorp is a neighborhood or village in the Netherlands near Arnhem. The phrase "het dorp" literally means "the village". Open Het Dorp was a TV telethon in November 1962, which raised funds to construct the village for independent living for people with disabilities. Het Dorp is situated 3 km northwest of John Frost Bridge.