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Leek, Administrative village in Westerkwartier, Netherlands.

The municipality of Leek spans across 64 square kilometers of land in the Groningen province, with a population of 19,474 residents.

The settlement developed around a strategic fortification constructed during the Dutch resistance against Spanish forces in the Eighty Years War.

The National Carriage Museum at Nienoord Manor displays 250 historical carriages that belonged to farmers, nobility, and royal families from the 18th century.

Visitors can reach Leek by following the A7 highway, located 20 kilometers west of Groningen city, with regular bus connections available.

The Midwolde church contains a tomb monument created by sculptor Rombout Verhulst, displaying northern Dutch craftsmanship from previous centuries.

Location: Westerkwartier

GPS coordinates: 53.16158,6.38472

Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:49

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