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Oranjepoortje (Grote Kerk Leeuwarden)

Oranjepoortje (Grote Kerk Leeuwarden)

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Oranjepoortje (Grote Kerk Leeuwarden)

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Location: Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands

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1. Blokhuispoort Leeuwarden – The leaning tower at Oldehove loop from Harlingervaartbuurt

8.06km

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2. Grote or Jacobijnerkerk – Titus Brandsma House loop from Tjerk Hiddes

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02:58

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3. The leaning tower at Oldehove – Grote of Jacobijnerkerk loop from Binnenstad

5.23km

01:20

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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February 10, 2023

In 1663, the Magistrate of the city of Leeuwarden decided that the entrance on the east side of the church (Bij de Put) should be given a more dignified appearance. To this end, an order was given to build a gate and renew the window above it. This window was fitted with stained glass depicting the Magistrate's weapons. The gate, which is still (partially) present, received a remarkable crown in the shape of a kind of obelisk topped by a small tree. The current Oranjepoortje still consists of an outer and inner gate, of which only the first has doors. The triangular pediment received a new Oranjeboompje in 1948.
This took place in the context of the restoration of the choir as a Frisian tribute on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Queen Wilhelmina's reign.
grotekerkleeuwarden.nl/historie/oranjepoortje

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June 9, 2024

the entrance for the stadtholder family

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Elevation 40 m

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Oranjepoortje (Grote Kerk Leeuwarden)

1. Blokhuispoort Leeuwarden – The leaning tower at Oldehove loop from Harlingervaartbuurt

2. Grote or Jacobijnerkerk – Titus Brandsma House loop from Tjerk Hiddes

3. The leaning tower at Oldehove – Grote of Jacobijnerkerk loop from Binnenstad

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