Amersfoort, also known as Boulder-City, in the Netherlands

The nickname for Amersfoort, Keistad (boulder-city), originates in the Amersfoortse Kei, a 9-tonne (19,842 lb) boulder that was dragged from the Soest moors into the city in 1661 by 400 people because of a bet between two landowners. The people got their reward when the winner bought everyone beer and pretzels. Other nearby towns then nicknamed the people of Amersfoort Keientrekker (boulder-puller). This story embarrassed the inhabitants, and they buried the boulder in the city in 1672, but after it was found again in 1903 it was placed in a prominent spot as a monument. There are not many boulders in the Netherlands, so it can be regarded as an icon.

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Is de Kei nog et de einde van de Lange straat?

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De Kei bevind zich bij de kruising van de Arnhemsestraat en de Stadsring. Niet bepaald het plekje waar je hem zou verwachten.

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Bedankt voor de mooie wandeling door Amersfoort

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