The rich history of Leeuwarden

Leeuwarden has a rich history. For example, more than 600 national monuments can be found in this beautiful city! Time to explore this Frisian gem on foot.

Oranjestad
You will see many old buildings here, some dating back to the early seventeenth century. You walk across the pleasant Gouverneursplein, further on you will see the Stadhouderlijk Hof on Hofplein: this white building is a former city palace of the royal family. Leeuwarden is therefore an Oranjestad!

Wow
You also walk through Nieuwestad, a neighborhood that dates back to the fifteenth century. Here you can see, among other things, the beautiful medieval Waag. You then walk through the New Canal area, one of the protected cityscapes of Leeuwarden. After you have walked through the green surroundings of Sportpark Kalverdijkje, you will also walk through the Dokter Zamenhofpark. At't Other Museum you can admire a collection of old cars, among other things, before you walk back into the picturesque city center.