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Arkens, Franeker

#3 among attractions in Franeker

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Alternative names: Built: 1972 (52 years ago)Coordinates: 53°11'16"N, 5°33'27"E
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Arkens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eise Eisinga Planetarium, Franeker City Hall, Martena Museum, Keatsmuseum.

  • eise eisinga planetarium franeker0.6 miW
    Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Science museum

    Eise Eisinga Planetarium, Franeker

    15 min walk • The Royal Eise Eisinga Planetarium is an 18th-century orrery in Franeker, Friesland, Netherlands. It is currently a museum and open to the public.

  • franeker city hall0.6 miW
    Historical place, Architecture, City hall

    Franeker City Hall, Franeker

    15 min walk • Franeker City Hall is the city hall of the municipality of Franeker, Netherlands, one of the eleven historical cities of Friesland. The building dates from 1591–1594 and was built in Frysian renaissance style. The first stone was laid on June 24, 1591. The building took a total of three years.

  • martena museum franeker0.6 miW
    53°11'11"N • 5°32'32"E

    Martena Museum, Franeker

    17 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum

  • keatsmuseum franeker0.7 miW
    Museum

    Keatsmuseum, Franeker

    20 min walk • The Keatsmuseum is a museum dedicated to handball. It is located in the city of Franeker in the Dutch province of Friesland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Arkens?

Nearby attractions include Eise Eisinga Planetarium, Franeker (15 min walk), Franeker City Hall, Franeker (15 min walk), Martena Museum, Franeker (17 min walk), Keatsmuseum, Franeker (20 min walk).

Where to next? Visit friesland Friesland region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Netherlands.

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