Leeuwarden, Provincial capital in Friesland, Netherlands
Description
Leeuwarden is the provincial capital of Friesland and features a network of canals, historical buildings, and the leaning Oldehove tower that rises above the center. The Blokhuispoort, a former prison in the city center, now houses shops, workshops, restaurants, and cultural spaces open to the public.
History
The city received its charter in 1435 and served as a residence for Frisian administrators from the Orange-Nassau family between 1582 and 1747. This period shaped its architectural and political development significantly.
Culture
The Frisian Museum displays extensive collections of regional artifacts and historical objects that reflect local heritage and traditions.
Practical
The city center is compact and easy to explore on foot, with cafes and shops along the canals offering places to stop and rest. Most museums and cultural venues are located in the center, making them accessible without long walks.
Did you know?
The city uses Frisian as a second official language in everyday life and serves as the starting and finishing point for the traditional Elfstedentocht ice skating marathon. This historic race only takes place when ice conditions are suitable and brings the entire region together.
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Provinciehuis Leeuwarden
14 m
Hoofdpostkantoor
34 m
Galileërkerk
88 m
Korfmakersstraat 13, Leeuwarden
75 m
Bank van Lening
63 m
Druifstreek 61, Leeuwarden
88 m
Groentemarkt 3, Leeuwarden
88 m
Pand met verdieping en zolderverdieping onder zadeldak tegen puntgevel
32 m
Pand onder vernieuwde kap
77 m
Vijf traveeën breed pand onder dwarsdak
76 m
Over de Kelders 20, Leeuwarden
89 m
Hoekpand onder zadeldak tegen topgevel
70 m
Eenvoudig pand met rechte kroonlijst
67 m
Pand onder zadeldak met voorschild ter vervanging van topgevel
68 mIndië-monument
42 mGedenkramen in het provinciehuis
60 m
Pand onder zadeldak met voorschild waarvoor forse dakkapel
76 m
Pandje onder dwarskap met ontlastingsbogen met kopjes in de gevel
87 m
Hoekpand met op de verdieping in de dammen overkragingen op ornamentlijsten
63 m
Voorm. hoofdpostkantoor, poortje in achtergevel
79 m
Druifstreek 59, Leeuwarden
78 m
Vijf traveeën breed pand met verdieping en gevel met pilasters doorlopend in verkroppingen in geblokte kroonlijst
35 m
Gate Tweebaksmarkt 47
37 m
Tweebaksmarkt 49, Leeuwarden
44 m
Tweebaksmarkt 50, Leeuwarden
78 m
Tweebaksmarkt 64, Leeuwarden
19 mMonument voor Bernardus ten Hulscher
42 mWork of art, sculpture
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