Dekemastate, Medieval estate museum in Jelsum, Netherlands.
Description
Dekemastate is a manor house museum in Jelsum with restored rooms and noble furnishings. The property is surrounded by gardens, fruit orchards, and canals arranged in traditional Frisian design patterns.
History
The estate began as a fortified residential tower in the 15th century for a noble family. Over time it expanded into a grand manor house while keeping its medieval cellars visible beneath.
Culture
The rooms display how a noble Frisian family lived during the 1930s, with period furniture and a formal dining room from that era. The interior reveals the daily rhythms of life within such a manor.
Practical
The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday in summer months, shifting to weekends-only in the shoulder seasons. Check opening times before visiting since access varies considerably throughout the year.
Did you know?
The garden contains many stinzen plants, spring flowers historically grown in Frisian noble gardens since medieval times. These blooms are part of a local gardening custom that continues to this day.
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