Leeuwarden Municipality

Leeuwarden is the capital of the Dutch province in the north of the country. Leeuwarden and Friesland as a whole are often overlooked by visitors.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Oldehove and Cambuur Stadion.

Photo: Ben Bender, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a leaning and unfinished church tower…

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The was a football in the east side of the city of , .

Museum
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The is a museum…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wergea and Hempens.

Village
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is a village in municipality in the province of , the . is situated 4½ km southeast of Leeuwarden Municipality.

Village
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is a village in municipality in the province of , the .

Leeuwarden Municipality

Latitude
53.186° or 53° 11′ 10″ north
Longitude
5.8111° or 5° 48′ 40″ east
Population
12,400
Elevation
1 metre (3 feet)
Open location code
9F575RP6+CC
Geo­Names ID
2751791
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Western Frisian—“Leeuwarden Municipality” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Leeuwarden”
  • Western Frisian: “Gemeente Ljouwert”
  • Western Frisian: “Ljouwert”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Aldlan-West and Huizum.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Leeuwarden railway station and Fries Museum.

Friesland: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Leeuwarden and Heerenveen.

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