Penninga’s Molen

Penninga's Molen or De Jonge Wester is a smock mill in Joure, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1900 and is working for trade. It is also used as a training mill. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 20842.

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Opening hours: Saturday 9:30 AM—noon
Type: Windmill
Description: windmill in Joure, Netherlands
Also known as: “Penninga’s Molen, Joure”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Herema State and Museum Joure.

Herema State

Public building

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Herema State is a public building, which is situated 510 metres southwest of Penninga’s Molen.

Museum Joure

Museum

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Museum Joure is situated 540 metres south of Penninga’s Molen.

De Groene Molen

Windmill

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De Groene Molen is a hollow post mill in Joure, Friesland, Netherlands which was built c. 1800. The mill has been restored so that it can turn by wind. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 18208. De Groene Molen is situated 750 metres west of Penninga’s Molen.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Joure and Snikzwaag.

Joure

Town

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Joure is a town in the north of the Netherlands. It is the administrative center of De Fryske Marren, Friesland. With 13,090 inhabitants, it is also the most populous town in the municipality.