Monnikenburenmolen

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The Monnikenburenmolen or Nijhuizumermolen is a drainage mill in Nijhuizum, Friesland, Netherlands. It was restored in 2008 after it was only just saved from demolishment in 1994. It is a hollow post windmill of a type called "spinnenkop" by the Dutch. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 527646. It can help drain the polder and has been designated as a backup to the pumping station by the waterboard Wetterskip Fryslân. ()

Alternative names: Built: 2008 (16 years ago)Coordinates: 52°59'11"N, 5°29'22"E

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FrieslandNetherlands

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Monnikenburenmolen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Doris Mooltje, Martinikerk, De Vlijt, De Nijlânnermolen.

2.1 miNE
Windmill
Doris Mooltje
55 min walk • Doris Mooltsje is a drainage mill near the village of Oudega, Friesland, Netherlands. It is a hollow post windmill of the type called spinnenkop by the Dutch. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 527647 and has been restored to working order in 1998.
5.6 miN
Church
Martinikerk, Bolsward
144 min walk • St. Martin's Church is a Protestant church in Bolsward, Netherlands, and one of the medieval churches in Friesland. The current church was built between 1446 and 1461, the small medieval church which stood at that location previously was demolished to build the new one.
5.5 miS
Windmill
De Vlijt
140 min walk • De Vlijt or Molen 't Op is a post mill in Koudum, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1986 and is working in working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 34081.
2.9 miSW
Windmill
De Nijlânnermolen
75 min walk • De Nijlânnermolen is a smock mill in Workum, Friesland, Netherlands. It has been restored to working order and is designated as a reserve mill. It is listed as a Rijksmonument.
5.4 miN
Windmill
Lonjé Molen
138 min walk • Lonjé Molen or Tadema's Molen is a smock mill in Bolsward, Friesland, Netherlands which has been restored to working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 9861.
4.4 miN
Windmill
De Babuurstermolen
113 min walk • De Babuurstermolen is a smock mill in Tjerkwerd, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1882 and has been restored to working order. Designated as being in reserve, it is listed as a Rijksmonument.
1.9 miW
Windmill
Ybema's Molen
49 min walk • Ybema's molen is a smock mill in Workum, Friesland, Netherlands. It has been restored to working order. Designated as being held in reserve, it is listed as a Rijksmonument.
1.4 miSW
Windmill
De Snip
36 min walk • De Snip is a smock mill in Workum, Friesland, Netherlands. It has been restored to working order. Designated as being held in reserve, it is listed as a Rijksmonument.
6.2 miNE
Windmill
De Oegekloostermolen
160 min walk • De Oegekloostermolen is a hollow post mill in Hartwerd, Friesland, Netherlands which was built before 1830. The mill has been restored to working order. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 39347.
4.8 miSW
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Eerste Friese Schaatsmuseum, Hindeloopen
123 min walk • The Eerste Friese Schaatsmuseum is a cultural history museum in the town of Hindeloopen in the Dutch province of Friesland.
4.8 miSW
History museum, Art museum, Museum
Museum Hindeloopen, Hindeloopen
123 min walk • The Museum Hindeloopen is a cultural history museum in the Dutch town of Hindeloopen, one of the Frisian eleven cities.