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Looxmastraat 33
Looxmastraat 33
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Oudemirdum
Oudemirdum
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Kolmeersland Starteiland Sneekermeer
Kolmeersland Starteiland Sneekermeer
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Jeltesleat Akwadukt
Jeltesleat Akwadukt
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Tornado Yachting Makkum - Delphia 40.3- One
Tornado Yachting Makkum - Delphia 40.3- One
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Trekkershutten Nijhuizum
Trekkershutten Nijhuizum
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Weeruusz - Kamer Ien
Weeruusz - Kamer Ien
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Camping Mounewetter - Chalet Wylp en Klút
Camping Mounewetter - Chalet Wylp en Klút
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The harbour of Stavoren
The harbour of Stavoren
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Dijktempel (dike temple) at Marrum
Dijktempel (dike temple) at Marrum
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Sint-Bonifatius Church
Sint-Bonifatius Church
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Sneekermeer
Sneekermeer
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Beach Resorts Makkum - Schakel 6 persoons
Beach Resorts Makkum - Schakel 6 persoons
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Public toilet Gleibakkerij in Bolsward
Public toilet Gleibakkerij in Bolsward
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Viewpoint De Zoutkegel
Viewpoint De Zoutkegel
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Het Lage Noorden
Het Lage Noorden
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Bootverhuur Hospes - Motorjacht Victoria
Bootverhuur Hospes - Motorjacht Victoria
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Stichting Signaal Beheer - De Elzenbeam
Stichting Signaal Beheer - De Elzenbeam
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Sier aan Zee
Sier aan Zee
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Blauwhoek Bathing Site
Blauwhoek Bathing Site
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Trekkershutten Nijhuizum - 2 persoons trekkershut
Trekkershutten Nijhuizum - 2 persoons trekkershut
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Vakantiepark De Kuilart - Camping
Vakantiepark De Kuilart - Camping
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Restaurant Lyf's
Restaurant Lyf's
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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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