Provinciehuis Leeuwarden, Government building in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.
Provinciehuis Leeuwarden is the administrative center for Friesland province, situated at Tweebaksmarkt in the heart of the city. The structure displays modern architecture with practical spaces designed for provincial governance and public administration work.
The building received its heritage protection status in 1967, establishing its role as a preserved monument in the Netherlands. The structure was later updated to serve modern administrative needs while maintaining its protected status.
The Statenzaal within the Provinciehuis serves as the primary venue for provincial parliament meetings, representing the governmental traditions of Friesland.
The building sits in the city center at Tweebaksmarkt and is easily reached on foot from other downtown locations. Since it remains an active office, visitors should arrange visits in advance to ensure access and availability.
Architects Jos van Eldonk and Sjoerd Soeters designed this modern administrative center, which opened its doors in 2004 to serve the Frisian community.
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