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Oosterkerk
Oosterkerk
A church built in the Amsterdam School style, designed by the architect Egbert Reitsma.
Stepping inside the Oosterkerk in Kollum is a remarkable experience. Your attention is immediately drawn to the spectacular painted wooden ceiling, decorated with abstract, flowing and geometric patterns. The artwork was created by George Martens (1894–1979), a Dutch painter and graphic artist best known as a member of the Groningen artists' collective De Ploeg.
The ceiling's rich reds, ochres, blues and green accents seem almost to be in motion, creating a flowing, wave-like effect. Set against the brick walls and the church's restrained furnishings, the artwork becomes even more striking. Daylight streaming through the tall windows highlights the texture of the wood and makes the colours appear even more vibrant.
The church's architecture, designed by Egbert Reitsma—who was also a member of De Ploeg—enhances this unique experience. Its parabolic arch construction creates exceptional acoustics and a remarkable sense of space. Even the light fitting designed by Reitsma is considered a museum piece in its own right. Local tradition has it that not everyone in Kollum appreciated the lavish decoration when the church was first built. To some, it resembled a theatre or even a cinema more than a church. Today, however, the amphitheatre-shaped interior is precisely what makes a visit to the Oosterkerk so memorable.
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SUPAway.nl
SUPAway.nl
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Captain Rob Cruises
Captain Rob Cruises
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Former director’s house of the Mûnein Flax Factory
Former director’s house of the Mûnein Flax Factory
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Aquacamping en Jachthaven De Rakken - Kampeerpods
Aquacamping en Jachthaven De Rakken - Kampeerpods
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11Fountains Hindeloopen
11Fountains Hindeloopen
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Makkumernoordwaard Nature Reserve
Makkumernoordwaard Nature Reserve
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Houseboat Heeg
Houseboat Heeg
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FEM aan het Dok
FEM aan het Dok
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Restaurant De Heeren van Harinxma *
Restaurant De Heeren van Harinxma *
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Camping de Finne - Kleine Yurt
Camping de Finne - Kleine Yurt
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Lies Keramiek
Lies Keramiek
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Restaurant STEEF
Restaurant STEEF
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Restaurant Aan de Gracht
Restaurant Aan de Gracht
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Mata Hari birth house
Mata Hari birth house
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Moai fuort
Moai fuort
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Kamp Wyldemerk
Kamp Wyldemerk
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Van der Valk Hotel Sneek - Deluxe kamer - Boszijde
Van der Valk Hotel Sneek - Deluxe kamer - Boszijde
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Skips Appartement
Skips Appartement
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Zeehuisje Ahoy
Zeehuisje Ahoy
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Beach Resorts Makkum - Schakel+ 5 persoons
Beach Resorts Makkum - Schakel+ 5 persoons
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Beach Resorts Makkum - Appartement Zuiderzee State+
Beach Resorts Makkum - Appartement Zuiderzee State+
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Former Courthouse
Former Courthouse
This building, now used as a shop, recalls the time when justice was administered in Kollum. It was purchased by the municipality in 1609 and has served a variety of purposes ever since. The Old Courthouse (Oude Rechthuis) played an important role during the Kollum Uprising of 1797.
The building was bought by the municipality of Kollumerland in 1609 and converted into a courthouse. It can be recognised by the statue of Lady Justice, which still watches over the street from the façade. The Rechthuis is the oldest stone building in Kollum.
Kollum was given its own courthouse because the distance between Groningen and Leeuwarden was too great to travel in a single day. The ground floor was used as an inn and even included stables for horses and cattle. To this day, the space has continued to serve a variety of purposes.
The Rechthuis played a significant role during the Kollum Uprising of 1797. In February of that year, the arrest of the Orangist supporter Abele Reitzes sparked an uprising in which a crowd stormed the courthouse in an attempt to free him. The revolt resulted in extensive damage and was harshly suppressed, with 168 people being arrested. You can learn more about these events at the statue of Jan Binnes further along this route. The prison cell in the building's basement has been preserved. From the bridge, you can still clearly see the small barred window of the former jail cell.
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Drents-Friese Wold Outdoor Centre
Drents-Friese Wold Outdoor Centre
