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Franeker :
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Franeker Travel guide
Franeker : Michelin's recommendations
This small Frisian town was once well-known for its University, founded in 1585, where Descartes enrolled as a student (1629). It was suppressed in 1811 during the reign of Louis Bonaparte.
Tourist attractions Franeker : Things to see and do
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Martena Museum
Voorstraat 35 NL - 8801 Franeker
Occupying the historic Martenastins, this municipal museum honours the memory of Anna Maria van Schurman (1606-1678), an illustrious entomologist and draughtswoman. The history of the former university is illustrated there by portraits of professors ..
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Stadhuis
NL - 8801 LA Franeker
This charming structure was built in 1591 in the Dutch Mannerist style. It is graced with a double gable and topped by an elegant octagonal tower. The walls of the 18 C council chamber (the Raadzaal) and the wedding hall (the Trouwzaal) are covered i..
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A planetarium
NL - 8801 LA Franeker
Eise Eisinga, a wool comber who was fascinated by astronomy, undertook in 1774 the construction of an ingenious device that made the movement of the stars appear on the ceiling of his living room (finished in 1781). He was able to achieve a surprisin..
Hotels Franeker
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Hotel Restaurant De Stadsherberg
Oud Kaatsveld 8 NL - 8801 AB Franeker
De Stadsherberg is a small inn with 10 modern rooms. Close to the centre of Franeker (approx. 5 minutes). Most rooms have a beautiful view at the city. Our restaurant is well known in town and is located near the waterside. Feel the warm and friendl..
