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Tresoar
Tresoar
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De Potten Beach
De Potten Beach
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Lanterfanter
Lanterfanter
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Veenkloosterbos Forest on Fogelsangh State Country Estate
Veenkloosterbos Forest on Fogelsangh State Country Estate
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Greenjoy - Easterwierrum - De Dille
Greenjoy - Easterwierrum - De Dille
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Friesland Boating Yachtcharter - EV 1000 IJlst
Friesland Boating Yachtcharter - EV 1000 IJlst
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Minicamping De Wetterspetter
Minicamping De Wetterspetter
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Brasserie om de Noord
Brasserie om de Noord
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Walburga Church in Drogeham
Walburga Church in Drogeham
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Groepsaccommodatie Appelscha - de Specht
Groepsaccommodatie Appelscha - de Specht
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Former Peat Cutters Hut
Former Peat Cutters Hut
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De Lytse Brekken
De Lytse Brekken
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Saint Martin's Church Gytsjerk
Saint Martin's Church Gytsjerk
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A warm welcome by Hoora
A warm welcome by Hoora
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HarTeluk Joure - Comfort kamer met douche en kingsizebed
HarTeluk Joure - Comfort kamer met douche en kingsizebed
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Bar Bistro DuCo
Bar Bistro DuCo
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Scharsterrijnbrug
Scharsterrijnbrug
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Beach Resorts Makkum - Star+ 5 personen
Beach Resorts Makkum - Star+ 5 personen
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Trekkershutten Nijhuizum
Trekkershutten Nijhuizum
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Camping De Holle Poarte - Kampeerplaats Basic
Camping De Holle Poarte - Kampeerplaats Basic
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Museum Heerenveen
Museum Heerenveen
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Holidayhouse the Butterfly
Holidayhouse the Butterfly
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Hotel Dichtbijzee
Hotel Dichtbijzee
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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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