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Stadsstrand Leeuwarden
Stadsstrand Leeuwarden
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Tornado Yachting Makkum - Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319- Zout
Tornado Yachting Makkum - Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319- Zout
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Public toilet Workummerdyk in Makkum
Public toilet Workummerdyk in Makkum
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Huize Goede Reede
Huize Goede Reede
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Camping Ykema - Vrijstaande blokhut
Camping Ykema - Vrijstaande blokhut
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Boutique Hotel 'Herberg Het Rechthuis'
Boutique Hotel 'Herberg Het Rechthuis'
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Joure (De Jouwer)
Joure (De Jouwer)
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Vakantiehuis Lytse Mar
Vakantiehuis Lytse Mar
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Slotermeer (Sleattemer Mar)
Slotermeer (Sleattemer Mar)
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Museum Warkums Erfskip
Museum Warkums Erfskip
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B&B de Rode Baron
B&B de Rode Baron
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National Park Schiermonnikoog
National Park Schiermonnikoog
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Camping Sotterum en Sotterum Chaletverhuur
Camping Sotterum en Sotterum Chaletverhuur
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VVV Grou
VVV Grou
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BurgGolf Golfclub Sint Nyk
BurgGolf Golfclub Sint Nyk
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11Fountains Leeuwarden
11Fountains Leeuwarden
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Sophias
Sophias
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Ternaard village
Ternaard village
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IJsboerderij Boereiis
IJsboerderij Boereiis
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Yachtcharter Leeuwarden
Yachtcharter Leeuwarden
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Sâltpoel
Sâltpoel
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Túnmanswente
Túnmanswente
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Pieltsjerke Church in Gaastmeer
Pieltsjerke Church in Gaastmeer
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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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