Facts in brief:
Known as oldest city in Netherlands; was imperial residence in Carolingian period; castle was destroyed by Vikings, rebuilt by Frederick Barbarossa in 1155 (later destroyed by French); joined Hanseatic League; joined Union of Utrecht against Spain 1579.
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