Legemeer Bell Tower
Legemeer
The bell tower in the village of Legemeer stands in a graveyard surrounded by a canal. The bell tower we see today is a replica of the original bell tower built in 1720, which was destroyed by an autumn storm in 1972.
The wooden bell tower in the village of Legemeer stands in a graveyard surrounded by a canal. The bell tower we see today is a replica of the original bell tower built in 1720, which was destroyed by an autumn storm in 1972. The inscription on the bell reads: “Cast by Jacobus van Bergen in Midwolda in 1722, my predecessor cast by Jan Crans in Enkhuizen was stolen by the German occupier in 1943 / I was gifted to Legemeer through the generosity of Lady A.A. van Eijsinga in 1948.”
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KNRM lifeboat station
KNRM lifeboat station
A particularly photogenic building and location is the bright blue KNRM lifeboat station on the dike in Hindeloopen. The old lifeboat station dating from 1911 has become a national monument.
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The Blokhuis
The Blokhuis
After 1525, Friesland became part of the kingdom of Charles V, who had a large fortress built at Stavoren harbour in order to keep the Frisian people under control. It stood here until around 1580.
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11Fountains Hindeloopen
11Fountains Hindeloopen
The city coat of arms, with its tree of life, with the deer and the doe surrounding it, is the source of inspiration for the fountain in Hindeloopen.
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Eesterga Bell Tower and Graveyard with Mausoleum
Eesterga Bell Tower and Graveyard with Mausoleum
The surrounding tall trees make it easy to cycle straight past. But it is worth stopping to see this listed bell tower and graveyard with a mausoleum.
Eesterga -
Haghakerk Heeg
Haghakerk Heeg
Je vindt deze kerk middenin het vroegmiddeleeuwse waterdorp, op een kleine terp. Hij is prachtig omlijst door een kerkhof en een schilderachtig kerkbuurtje – tsjerkebuorren, in het Fries.
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Echten Pumping Station
Echten Pumping Station
The Echten Pumping Station is uniquely situated on the south bank of Lake Tjeukemeer, next to the foot and cycle path that runs along the dike. From here, there is a panoramic view of the whole of Lake Tjeukemeer.
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Waterside Gardens
Waterside Gardens
Unique and characteristic to IJlst are the waterside gardens on each side of the Ee.
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Tsjerke Church in Terherne
Tsjerke Church in Terherne
This single-nave church was built in 1874. It has a half-embedded tower that consists of three sections and a constricted spire. Today the former church serves as a venue for special events such as weddings and concerts.
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11Fountains Bolsward
11Fountains Bolsward
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Bolsward
