Iwema-steenhuis, Medieval fortified house museum in Niebert, Netherlands
The Iwema-steenhuis consists of a stone tower measuring 10 meters long and 7 meters wide with walls 65 centimeters thick, now integrated into a farmhouse.
Built around 1400 by the Iwema family, this fortified house served as a refuge for wealthy farmers during periods of unrest in the Groningen province.
The museum section displays permanent exhibitions about traditional Dutch crafts, including baking and house painting, with collections of historical tools and equipment.
Museum 't Steenhuus opens from May through October, welcoming visitors on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between 13:30 and 17:00.
This structure stands as the last remaining medieval stone house of approximately 160 that once existed in the Groningen province.
Location: Marum
Inception: 1400
GPS coordinates: 53.15687,6.32586
Latest update: August 4, 2025 10:12
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