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Wartena
Warten ( nl, Wartena) is a village in the municipality of Leeuwarden in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 915 in January 2017. There is a restored windmill in the village, De Ikkers. Warten is close to the De Alde Feanen National Park. Warten is the hometown of Olympic gold medallist Marit Bouwmeester (2016: Laser Radial sailing). History The village was first mentioned in 1412 as Wartena. The etymology is unknown. Warten was originally a ''terp'' (artificial living mound) village in the early middle ages. Later, it developed into a canal village. The Dutch Reformed church was built in 1780 as a replacement of the medieval church. The tower was restored in 1880. The ''Oud Friese Greidboerderij'' is an old Frisian long house farm which was built around 1728 on a ''terp''. It is one of the few remaining farms which is still in original condition. The polder mill De Ikkers originated from the 18th century. In 1921, it was purchased and mov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
De Ikkers, Wartena
De Akkers is a hollow post mill in Wartena, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1970 and has been restored so that it can turn in the wind. It is listed as a Rijksmonument. History ''De Akkers'' was built in the 18th century. In 1921, it was moved to Snikzwaag, Friesland to replace a tjasker. In 1970, the derelict mill was bought by the Stichting Langebrück, Amsterdam, North Holland. It was moved to Wartena and restored. A similar mill, the ''Saitermolen'', had previously stood on the site. The mill was restored in 1986 by millwright Westra of Franeker, Friesland. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, №22934. Description ''De Deels'' is what the Dutch describe as a ''Spinnekopmolen''. It is a hollow post mill on a single storey roundhouse. The mill is winded by a winch. The sails are Common sails. They have a span of . The sails are carried on a wooden ''windshaft''. The ''windshaft'' carries the ''brake wheel'' which has 27 cogs. This drives the ''wallower'' (15 cogs) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
De Ikkers
De Akkers is a hollow post mill in Wartena, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1970 and has been restored so that it can turn in the wind. It is listed as a Rijksmonument. History ''De Akkers'' was built in the 18th century. In 1921, it was moved to Snikzwaag, Friesland to replace a tjasker. In 1970, the derelict mill was bought by the Stichting Langebrück, Amsterdam, North Holland. It was moved to Wartena and restored. A similar mill, the ''Saitermolen'', had previously stood on the site. The mill was restored in 1986 by millwright Westra of Franeker, Friesland. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, №22934. Description ''De Deels'' is what the Dutch describe as a ''Spinnekopmolen''. It is a hollow post mill on a single storey roundhouse. The mill is winded by a winch. The sails are Common sails. They have a span of . The sails are carried on a wooden ''windshaft''. The ''windshaft'' carries the ''brake wheel'' which has 27 cogs. This drives the ''wallower'' (15 cogs) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boarnsterhim
Boarnsterhim (; nl, Boornsterhem ) was a municipality in the northern Netherlands. On 1 January 2014, the municipality was dissolved and its territory was split between four other municipalities: De Friese Meren, which was established that day, Leeuwarden, Heerenveen and Súdwest-Fryslân. Population centres Akkrum, Aldeboarn (''Oldeboorn''), Dearsum (''Deersum''), Eagum (''Aegum''), Friens, Grou (''Grouw''), Idaerd (''Idaard''), Jirnsum (''Irnsum''), Nes, Poppenwier (''Poppingawier''), Raerd (''Rauwerd''), Reduzum (''Roordahuizum''), Sibrandabuorren (''Sijbrandaburen''), Terherne (''Terhorne''), Tersoal (''Terzool''), Warstiens, Warten (''Wartena''), Wergea (''Warga''). (Dutch names) Transportation Railway stations * Akkrum Akkrum is a village in the Dutch province of Friesland. It is located in the municipality Heerenveen, about 17 km south of the city of Leeuwarden. Akkrum had about 3,395 inhabitants in 2017. History The village was first mentioned in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden (; fy, Ljouwert, longname=yes /; Town Frisian: ''Liwwadden''; Leeuwarder dialect: ''Leewarden'') is a city and municipality in Friesland, Netherlands, with a population of 123,107 (2019). It is the provincial capital and seat of the Provincial Council of Friesland. It is located about 50 km west of Groningen and 110 km north east from the Dutch capital Amsterdam (as the crow flies). The region has been continuously inhabited since the 10th century. It came to be known as Leeuwarden in the early 9th century AD and was granted city privileges in 1435. It is the main economic hub of Friesland, situated in a green and water-rich environment. Leeuwarden is a former royal residence and has a historic city centre, many historically relevant buildings, and a large shopping centre with squares and restaurants. Leeuwarden was awarded the title European Capital of Culture for 2018. The Elfstedentocht (Eleven Cities Tour), an ice skating tour passing the eleven cities of Fri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marit Bouwmeester
Marit Bouwmeester (; born 17 June 1988 Wartena) is a sailor from the Netherlands. Bouwmeester won the gold medal in the Laser Radial class in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, and the silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in Weymouth. In 2017, she won the World Sailor of the Year Award. She competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo 2021, competing in Laser Radial The Laser Radial or ILCA 6 is a popular one-design class of small sailing dinghy, originally built by Laser Performance. It is a singlehanded boat, meaning that it is sailed by one person. The Laser Radial is a variant of the Laser standard, .... References External links * * * * Dutch female sailors (sport) Living people 1988 births People from Boarnsterhim Sportspeople from Friesland Sailors at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Laser Radial Sailors at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Laser Radial Sailors at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Laser Radial Olympic sailors of the Net ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Netherlands
) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherlands , established_title2 = Act of Abjuration , established_date2 = 26 July 1581 , established_title3 = Peace of Münster , established_date3 = 30 January 1648 , established_title4 = Kingdom established , established_date4 = 16 March 1815 , established_title5 = Liberation Day (Netherlands), Liberation Day , established_date5 = 5 May 1945 , established_title6 = Charter for the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Kingdom Charter , established_date6 = 15 December 1954 , established_title7 = Dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean reorganisation , established_date7 = 10 October 2010 , official_languages = Dutch language, Dutch , languages_type = Regional languages , languages_sub = yes , languages = , languages2_type = Reco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snikzwaag
Snikzwaag ( fry, Sniksweach) is a village in De Fryske Marren in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 65 in 2017. History The village was first mentioned in the 13th century Sneckswach, and means pointed (cattle) pasture. In 1840, Snikzwaag was home to 73 people. Before 2014, Snikzwaag was part of the Skarsterlân Skarsterlân (; nl, Scharsterland ) is a former municipality in the province of Friesland in the Netherlands. The municipality was created 1 January 1984 by merging the municipalities of Doniawerstal and Haskerland, the part of Utingeradeel cons ... municipality and before 1984 it was part of Haskerland. Gallery File:Klokkestoel sn.jpg, Wooden bell tower File:Snikzwaag - panoramio.jpg, Snikzwaag in winter References External links De Fryske Marren Populated places in Friesland {{Friesland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terp
A ''terp'', also known as a ''wierde, woerd, warf, warft, werf, werve, wurt'' or ''værft'', is an artificial dwelling mound found on the North European Plain that has been created to provide safe ground during storm surges, high tides and sea or river flooding. The various terms used reflect the regional dialects of the North European region. In English sources, ''terp'' appears to be by far the most common term used. These mounds occur in the coastal parts of the Netherlands (in the provinces of Zeeland, Friesland and Groningen), in southern parts of Denmark and in the north-western parts of Germany where, before dykes were made, floodwater interfered with daily life. These can be found especially in the region Ostfriesland and Kreis Nordfriesland in Germany. In Kreis Nordfriesland on the Halligen, people still live on terps unprotected by dykes. Terps also occur in the Rhine and Meuse river plains in the central part of the Netherlands. Furthermore, terps can be fou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sailing At The 2016 Summer Olympics – Laser Radial
The women's Laser Radial competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro took place between 8–16 August at Marina da Glória Marina da Glória is a marina located in the neighbourhood of Glória in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This venue hosted the sailing events for the 2016 Summer Olympics within the Flamengo Park cluster, from 7 to 19 August 2016. and the 2016 Summer P .... Eleven races (the last one a medal race) were scheduled. Due to weather conditions the medal race was postponed a day. Schedule Results Further reading * * References * {{DEFAULTSORT:Sailing at the 2016 Summer Olympics - Women's Laser Radial Women's Laser Radial Laser Radial Women's events at the 2016 Summer Olympics Olym ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
De Alde Feanen National Park
De Alde Feanen National Park (official, combination of Dutch Language, Dutch and West Frisian language, Frisian: ''Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen'') is a national park in the Netherlands province of Friesland. The Alde Feanen is also a Natura 2000 area. The Alde Feanen is part of the municipalities Leeuwarden, Smallingerland and Tytsjerksteradiel. Its size is about . Part of the national park is the lake area ''Princenhof'' (or Princehof). The Alde Feanen contains morasses, lakes, forests, peat and meadows. In the area at least 450 plant species and 100 bird species can be found. A very prominent bird is the white stork (''Ciconia ciconia''). Tall wooden poles have been installed so that the storks can build nests. Another attraction is provided by Shetland pony, Shetland ponies. Some of the paddocks can be entered so that ponies can be petted by visitors. In the village of Earnewâld there is a visitors centre, De Reidplûm, close to the stork breeding station It Eibertshiem. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Windmill
A windmill is a structure that converts wind power into rotational energy using vanes called windmill sail, sails or blades, specifically to mill (grinding), mill grain (gristmills), but the term is also extended to windpumps, wind turbines, and other applications, in some parts of the English speaking world. The term wind engine is sometimes used to describe such devices. Windmills were used throughout the High Middle Ages, high medieval and early modern periods; the horizontal or panemone windmill first appeared in Persia during the 9th century, and the vertical windmill first appeared in northwestern Europe in the 12th century. Regarded as an icon of Culture of the Netherlands, Dutch culture, there are approximately 1,000 windmills in the Netherlands today. Forerunners Wind-powered machines may have been known earlier, but there is no clear evidence of windmills before the 9th century. Hero of Alexandria (Heron) in first-century Roman Egypt described what appears to be a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Provinces Of The Netherlands
There are twelve provinces of the Netherlands (), representing the administrative layer between the national government and the local municipalities, with responsibility for matters of subnational or regional importance. The most populous province is South Holland, with just over 3.7 million inhabitants as of January 2020, and also the most densely populated province with . With 383,488 inhabitants, Zeeland has the smallest population. However Drenthe is the least densely populated province with . In terms of area, Friesland is the largest province with a total area of . If water is excluded, Gelderland is the largest province by land area at . The province of Utrecht is the smallest with a total area of , while Flevoland is the smallest by land area at . In total about 10,000 people were employed by the provincial administrations in 2018. The provinces of the Netherlands are joined in the Association of Provinces of the Netherlands (IPO). This organisation promotes the com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
