is one of the oldest cities of the Netherlands, in the province of Gelderland on the right bank of the IJssel at the influx of the Berkel. It lies about 30 kilometers north-east Arnhem. In 2005, the municipality of Zutphen merged with the municipality of Warnsveld, retaining its name. The municipality has about 47,000 inhabitants. History Zutphen received city rights between 1190 and 1196, making it one of the oldest cities in the country. Only Utrecht, Groningen and Deventer preceded Zutphen i… (More on Zutphen)