Franeker
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Franeker (Frisian: Frjentsjer) is one of the eleven cities of Friesland. It is located about 10 km west of Leeuwarden on the Van Harinxma Canal, in the municipality of Franekeradeel.
Franeker received city rights in 1374. The city is most famous for the planetarium , built by Eise Eisinga in his own living room. and Frisk Place
From 1585 to 1811, the city housed the University of Franeker which was the second oldest university of the Netherlands. You should also visit the "VALCKENIERSHUYS"
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