The Korenmarkt is a square in the center of Arnhem, capital of the Dutch province of Gelderland. The square borders the Willemsplein. The Pauwstraat, the Nieuwe Plein and the Korenstraat also lead to the square. Quick Facts Thanks to the many catering establishments and terraces, the Korenmarkt is one of the most famous entertainment areas in Arnhem and can host various events. During King's Day and Ascension Day, events take place on the Korenmarkt. The Gelderland capital is one of the most popular cities in the Netherlands for King's Day festivities. History As Arnhem grew in size and importance, protection became more important. Arnhem already had a wall in the thirteenth century, which was reinforced over time with city walls, gates and towers. This has mainly ensured that markets, warehouses and lodging houses arose in the center. At the beginning of the 19th century, King Willem I decided that Arnhem was one of the first cities to be allowed to tear down its ramparts. Because Arnhem became connected to the Rijn- and Hanzeweg, the area has mainly acquired a trading function. The Korenmarkt used to be called the Nije Merckt (New Market). This was a grain market since 1563. In 1845, the Arnhem city council decided to give the grain merchants shelter during their trade. An open gallery with a domed roof was built on the Korenmarkt. This was demolished in 1899 to make way for the Korenbeurs. Until the beginning of the First World War, the grain trade took place in this building. De Korenbeurs was also one of the temporary reception locations for the many Belgian refugees who entered the Netherlands. In 1916, the fair was taken into use by art association Artibus Sacrum. Since 1973 it was a cinema of Focus film theater. In 2018, Focus moved to a new building on Audrey Hepburnplein. The Korenbeurs will then be converted into a food hall. There is also a former Lutheran church building on the Korenmarkt. The Lutheran Church was built on the site where the Bontenburch House had stood until then. Since 1657, Lutheran meetings have been held in this increasingly dilapidated house. During the French period in the Netherlands, the church was used as a place to stay for soldiers. In 1898 the Lutheran congregation left the church and moved to a new church on the Spoorwegstraat. After the building was released from its function in 1898, it was used as a grain warehouse and catering facility. In addition to two national monuments, the square has several buildings that have been designated as municipal monuments. Since the 1960s, the emphasis has been on catering and the Korenmarkt has become an important entertainment center. During King's Day and Ascension Day, events take place on the Korenmarkt. The Gelderland capital is one of the most popular cities in the Netherlands for King's Day festivities.