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Franeker (or Frentsjer in the Frisian language) is a city in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands.

church at square

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The history of Franeker goes back to early medieval times. The old centre is still surrounded by a canal, but most of the associated defensive structures have been demolished in the 19th century.

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Franeker lies about 20 km to the west of Friesland's capital, Leeuwarden.

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From Leeuwarden, take the A31.

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A direct train service connects Franeker with Leeuwarden.

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Korendragerhuisje

• <see name="Korendragerhuisje" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="10am-9pm" price="free entrance">Very small museum in a very small house from 1634 about grain harvesting, but worth a short free visit</see>

Planetarium View

working of planetarium on loft

• <see name="Eise Eisenga Planetarium" alt="" address="3 Eise Eisingastraat" directions="" phone="0517-393070" email="info@planetarium-friesland.nl" price="€3.50 (adults)" url="http://www.planetarium-friesland.nl">The world's oldest still operational planetarium, from the late 18th century.</see>
• <see name="PC Franeker" alt="" url="http://www.pc-franeker.nl">A prestigious ball game event with a tradition that goes back to 1853. Held every year on the fifth Wednesday after June 30th. (In 2008, this is July 30th.)</see>

Martena museum from the garden

• <see name="Martena Museum" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="http://www.museummartena.nl/" hours="" price=""></see>

city hall

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