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From Planetarium to Fibula

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From Planetarium to Fibula

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Parkeerplaats
Hertog van Saxenlaan

8802 PW  Franeker
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Getswerdersyl

The Getswerdersyl was the northernmost lock of the Slachtedyk. In 1982, the lock was demolished, and a large memorial monument now stands in the place of the old lock.

Getswerdersyl

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TOP Wijnaldum

TOP Wijnaldum

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SUPPPORT POINT WIJNALDUM

Meet the Frisian king treasures in Wijnaldum

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SUPPPORT POINT WIJNALDUM

Tjitsma-state Koningsterp Wijnaldum

A unique 7th-century gold brooch, known as the Fibula of Wijnaldum, was discovered at the Tjitsma terp. It is one of Friesland's most important archaeological finds. Excavations have shown that Wijnaldum was a major centre of trade and power during the Early Middle Ages.

Tjitsma-state Koningsterp Wijnaldum
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Museum Martena

At Museum Martena, the past comes to life. Step into the lives of former residents, well-known people from Franeker, learned women such as Anna Maria van Schurman and the historic University of Franeker. You are invited to look, touch, smell, listen and even taste.

Museum Martena

Royal Eise Eisinga Planetarium

On the ceiling of the living room of a beautiful canal house in Franeker you’ll find a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest working planetarium in the world.

Royal Eise Eisinga Planetarium
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Hertog van Saxenlaan

8802 PW  Franeker
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