ワートホークの天然記念物・トップ13

Harlingen was once a center of whaling. Today, we no longer seek to kill these great and magnificent animals, but rather to save them from death. Especially since, for unknown reasons, they are now increasingly stranded in shallow waters. The Harlingen fountain is a life-size sperm whale. It lies lost in the Zuiderpier, but every now and then its powerful jet of water reveals that it is very much alive. Thus, "The Whale" reminds us of the profound influence that humans have on all that lives in the sea. You can reach the fountain by strolling along the wall on the left side of the harbor. Almost opposite the Harlingen harbor crane as the crow flies is the whale – the Harlingen fountain. https://www.bloggmaus.de/2022/04/elfstadtetour-11-fountains-in-friesland.html

The bat fountain is part of a project of 11 such fountain objects in the region

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Peace, vastness, and rugged nature are paramount here. The nature reserve is part of the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site and covers over 4,200 hectares. Enjoy the green summer polders, colorful salt marshes, and muddy mudflats, or visit the Terp fan de Takomst (Terp of the Future).

The bat fountain is located in Bolsward directly in front of the church and is therefore very idyllic. I found this fountain very interesting, somewhat simply designed but still very impressive! I actually overcame my fear, climbed the stairs up to the bat, stood still for 3 photos and then bravely climbed back down again. ;-)

An impressive sight, as one might think the whale was real and stranded.

Bats are intriguing, useful animals that are crucial to the ecological system because they hunt insects. In Asian culture, the bat symbolizes wealth, happiness and a blessed old age. For us he symbolizes both dark forces and a positive, saving force. Think of Batman, or the facades of the great cathedrals where he, in the form of gargoyles, keeps the demons at bay. That fits beautifully with the burned down Broerekerk. The stairs on the back invite the visitor to symbolically overcome the bat.

On August 14, 1979, the rescue boat Mr. Adriaan de Bruine provided assistance to the German yacht Windspiel 4 in distress. When launching the horse rescue boat into the sea, the cart slid into a deep channel. The eight horses could not be disconnected from the chassis in time and drowned. It was about five to nine in the evening. The crew of the Windspiel 4 was rescued. The rescuers were unaware of the tragedy that had occurred during the launch. Wikipedia.