11Fountains Harlingen
Harlingen
Harlingen used to be all about whaling. Nowadays we no longer kill these big and grandiose animals, but prefer to conserve them.
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The Whale in Harlingen
Harlingen used to be all about whaling. Nowadays we no longer kill these big and grandiose animals, but prefer to conserve them. For reasons that are unclear, they are now, more than ever, found stranded in shallow waters. The fountain of Harlingen is a lifelike sperm whale. He lies as if he is lost in the Zuiderpier, but, from time to time, his powerful water jet proves that he is still alive. And so ‘The Whale’ testifies to the enormous effect that man has on everything that lives in the sea.
Jennifer Allora & Guillermo Calzadilla
'On the barricades’ could be the motto of the Puerto Rico based artist couple, Allora & Calzadilla (1974, 1971). Using all the means available in contemporary art, they criticise the ruthless and violent exploitation of man and nature by the global political- economic system. With their often very direct sculptures, videos and photographs, they show the consequences of this, whilst also calling us, through performances and musical projects, to protest.
Tip: Combine your visit to the 11fountains with a city walk. A walking route through Harlingen along all the highlights of the city that you must have seen during your visit.
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Wadden Sea Dike - Herbaijum | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 9
Wadden Sea Dike - Herbaijum | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 9(18.0 km)Kimswerd -
11 Fountains Route (for motorists and motorcyclists)
11 Fountains Route (for motorists and motorcyclists)(198.0 km)Dokkum -
ARCHAEOLOGICAL WADDEN REGION — FRIESLAND — PART 1
ARCHAEOLOGICAL WADDEN REGION — FRIESLAND — PART 1(50.1 km)Harlingen
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St Michael’s Church in Woudsend
St Michael’s Church in WoudsendSt Michael’s Church in Woudsend built in 1792 is the oldest Roman Catholic church in the North of the Netherlands. The beautiful statues, leaded glass windows, paintings and, above all, the intimate scale of the interior leave a lasting impression.
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Dokkumer Admiraliteit
Dokkumer AdmiraliteitEeuwen geleden had Dokkum een open verbinding met de zee. Dat maakte de stad een belangrijke plek voor de Friese Admiraliteit. Door de aanleg van de Stroobossertrekvaart in de 17e eeuw ging Dokkum echter failliet. Vandaar de bijnaam 'Arm Dokkum'.
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Snikzwaag Bell Tower
Snikzwaag Bell TowerIn the graveyard in the village of Snikzwaag there is a wooden bell tower with four-sided dome roof. The bell it houses was cast by L. Haverkamp in 1787. At one time the village had a church but it was demolished in the 19th century.
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Sluis Fochtelerverlaat
Sluis FochtelerverlaatDe sluis Fochtelerverlaat werd in 1816 gebouwd en wordt met de hand bediend. Bij dit type sluis liggen de sluisdeuren niet recht, maar schuin tegenove...
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Wester State
Wester StateEen tijdloos gebouw met de blik fier richting het zonnetje; dat is de nieuwbouw Wester State van het Centraal Justitieel Incassobureau. Het kantoorpan...
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Johanneskerk Britsum
Johanneskerk BritsumOp de hoge terp van Britsum staat de markante Johanneskerk. Het schip stamt uit de dertiende eeuw. De kerk heeft prachtige muurschilderingen.
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Broek Bell Tower
Broek Bell TowerIn the slightly raised waterside graveyard in Broek there is a white wooden bell tower with a four-sided dome roof. The swinging bell was cast by Hendrik Wegewaert in 1600.
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Rinsma State Country House and Estate
Rinsma State Country House and EstateA traditional country house and estate in Driesum. The house is not open to the public but it is possible to visit the estate!
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Unema State
Unema StateOoit waren er vier states in Blije: Aebinga, Unema, Scheltema en Monsma. De oorsprong van de bekendste, Unema State, gaat terug tot de 14e eeuw of eerder.
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Grafsteen van de vader van Eise Eisinga
Grafsteen van de vader van Eise EisingaOntcijfer het wiskundig raadsel op de grafsteen van de vader van Eise Eisinga. Hij heeft dit gedaan om op die manier bij een breed publiek interesse voor wiskunde te wekken. Later is hij zelf ook in dit graf bijgezet.
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