Franeker City Hall, Renaissance City Hall in Franeker, Netherlands
The 1594 City Hall features symmetrical architecture with a central coat of arms of Friesland above the main entrance and 27 additional coats along the first floor.
The construction started on June 24, 1591, during a period when Franeker was considered as a potential capital of Friesland until the Saxons moved to Leeuwarden in 1504.
The building represents the Frisian Renaissance architectural style and stands as one of the few Frisian entries in the Top 100 Dutch heritage sites list.
Located at Raadhuisplein in Franeker, the City Hall continues to function as a municipal office while hosting public events and ceremonies throughout the year.
The architectural design of Franeker City Hall influenced the creation of the Dutch House in Brookline, Massachusetts, which appears on the US National Register of Historic Places.
Location: Franekeradeel
Inception: 1594
Architectural style: Renaissance
GPS coordinates: 53.18694,5.54333
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:27
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