Bentelo

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The Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk van Altijddurende Bijstand in Bentelo
The Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk van Altijddurende Bijstand in Bentelo

Bentelo (Low German: Beantel) is a small farmering village in the Dutch municipality Hof van Twente. The village had 2110 inhabitants in 2006.

The village is a centre for intensive cattle farming.

Bentelo has the biggest vineyard in the Netherlands, as well as several Asparagusgrowers, three bars and restaurants.

[edit] Born in Bentelo

  • Klaas Annink (Huttenkloas) (June 18 1710), criminal from Twente
  • Moniek Kleinsman (November 3 1982), Dutch speed skater

Coordinates: 52°14′N 6°41′E / 52.233, 6.683