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Blokhuispoort, Leeuwarden

Blokhuispoort, Leeuwarden

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Blokhuispoort, Leeuwarden

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Location: Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands

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2. The leaning tower at Oldehove – De Waag Leeuwarden loop from Leeuwarden

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3. De Waag Leeuwarden – The leaning tower at Oldehove loop from Stationskwartier

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WalkingQueen🍀

April 17, 2022

special building, special new destination, near the center of Leeuwarden

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JR56

September 15, 2022

De Blokhuispoort

Where prisoners were once housed is now a bustling cultural center. There has been a prison here since 1500. Ultimately, the Blokhuispoort served as a prison until 2007. Visit it and learn about the rich history of the old prison. Enjoy a bite to eat or a refreshing drink at Restaurant Proefverlof in the Blokhuispoort. You will also find the tourist office here.

holland.com/en/tourist/destinations/other-cities/leeuwarden/sights-in-leeuwarden.htm

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Wrombers

April 27, 2019

The Blokhuispoort still has many details from its history such as: House of Disciplinary, House of Detention, House of Detention, Cultural Center. see also: blokhuispoort.nl

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Bernd

July 6, 2022

This former prison is worth a visit. Today there is a youth hostel in the building and the city library. In addition, artists and craftsmen have set up small shops in the former cells on the ground floor.

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Hebari Hike&Bike

May 21, 2023

Blokhuispoort is the entrance to the former prison. All kinds of activities take place here. Many artists' studios are located here. There is also catering such as Drinking and dining room Proeftijd and Bajes street food club.

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Rogier Van Bunnik 🇳🇱

June 9, 2024

A special building that is in very nice condition

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Jolanda

May 19, 2025

Enjoy a pleasant stay in the various studios, restaurants and dbieb

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