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  Franeker - LoveToKnow 1911
FRANEKER, a town in the province of Friesland, Holland, 5 m.
This was suppressed by Napoleon I. in 1811, and the endowments were diverted four years later to the support of an athenaeum, and afterwards of a gymnasium, with which a physiological cabinet and a botanical garden are connected.
Franeker also possesses a town hall (1591), which contains a planetarium, made by one Eise Eisinga in 1774-1881.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Franeker   (151 words)

  
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Het was de eerste promotie sinds jaren die werd gehouden in de voormalige academiestad Franeker.
In de achttiende eeuw ging het bergafwaarts met het hoger onderwijs in Franeker, wegens concurrentie van de andere universiteiten en de economische malaise.
Bekker voldoet hieraan: hij is geboren in het Friese Ee en een van zijn voorvaderen studeerde zowel in Groningen als in Franeker, een ander was zelfs rector aan de Franeker universiteit.
www.rug.nl /informatica/informatievoor/alumni/alumnieuws/1997/bekker   (440 words)

  
 Het Eise Eisinga Planetarium
In het naastgelegen pand is nu een Planetariumcafé gevestigd.
Aan het plafond van de woonkamer van een prachtig grachtenhuis in Franeker bevindt zich het oudste nog werkende planetarium ter wereld.
Het is tevens een museum dat een uitgebreide verzameling van historische astronomische instrumenten herbergt.
www.planetarium-friesland.nl   (183 words)

  
  Franeker, liberation monument
The liberation monument in Franeker (municipality of Franekeradeel) is a maple in front of which an errant stone is placed.
The liberation monument reminds the inhabitants of Franeker of the battle against the occupational forces and regained freedom and peace.
The liberation tree is situated on the Jan Bogstrastraat in Franeker (municipality of Franekeradeel).
www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca /canada-europa/monument/nl(fr(franeker-en.asp   (134 words)

  
  Franeker   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Franeker, or Frjentsjer in the Frisian language, has long been an important centre for the area known as Westergo, between Harlingen and Leeuwarden.
There are reminders of the time Franeker was a University city, in the aristocratic Professors' houses and the Students' Club House, still in use as a pub.
Franeker is the centre of the Frisian National Sport, "kaatsen" (fives) and there are competitions during Whitsun and in the summer months on the "Tsjûkelân", the green next to the old Students' Pub.
www.ozoutback.com.au /worldpics/Europe/Netherlands/franeker.html   (243 words)

  
  Woningstichting Optimaal Franeker :: Werken aan wonen
Franeker is de grootste plaats in de gemeente Franekeradeel, gelegen in Noordwest Friesland.
Franeker heeft een ruim aanbod in bijzonder en openbaar onderwijs.
In het centrum van Franeker is een groot aantal winkels te vinden.
www.optimaal.nl /overfraneker.html   (185 words)

  
 PC-Franeker - Actueel
De Franeker Kaatspartij, mogelijk wel 400 jaar oud, stond lang bekend als de 'balverkaatsersdag'.
Op het dieptepunt, in 1853, richtten liefhebbers de Permanente Commissie op om de kaatssport en de jaarlijkse wedstrijd van de ondergang te redden.
In het jaar 2003, bij haar 150 jarig jubileum, is de Commissie het predikaat 'Koninklijk' verleend.
www.pc-franeker.nl   (271 words)

  
 Jewish Historical Museum | Franeker   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
In 1821, the Franeker community was declared a Bijkerk (local community) under the Ringsynagoge (regional community) of the city of Harlingen.
In 1830, the Franeker community was formally merged into that of Harlingen.
Most of the Jews of Franeker were arrested and deported in a single raid in 1941.
www.jhm.nl /jhm/netherlands.aspx?ID=59   (187 words)

  
 Amazon.com: franeker   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Armenzorg in Friesland 1500-1800: Publieke zorg en particuliere liefdadigheid in zes Freise steden Leeuwarden, Bolsward, Franeker, Sneek, Dokkum en Harlingen (Fryske histoaryske rige) by Joke Spaans (Unknown Binding - 1997)
Frysk ferskaat =: Friese verscheidenheid in drie Friese musea : Franeker, Harlingen en Hindeloopen (Esso museumreeks) by Hugo Kingmans (Unknown Binding - 1986)
Franeker professorenportretten: Iconografie van de professoren aan de Academie en het Rijksathenaeum te Franeker, 1585-1843 by Rudolf E. O Ekkart (Unknown Binding - 1977)
www.amazon.com /s?ie=UTF8&keywords=franeker&index=blended&tag-id=walhello&page=1   (558 words)

  
 goDutch.com :: Short docudrama traces life of 18th century Franeker curator Eisinga
Born in nearby Dronrijp, Eisinga studied at the Franeker university which he later served as curator.
In the 1780s, he was forced to flee, a potential prosecution target of the Stadtholder, to return only in 1796 when the Patriots were in control.
Eisinga’s fame grew and shortly before his death, the Planetarium was acquired by the government and later donated to the municipality of Franeker.
www.godutch.com /windmill/newsItem.asp?id=685   (326 words)

  
 nu.nl/sport | Trainer Franeker ontslagen na bijtincident
Aanleiding is volgens het bestuur van de Friese derdeklasser het incident waarbij Overweg een speler van Stiens in de neus zou hebben gebeten.
Het duel tussen Franeker en Stiens werd kort na het rustsignaal gestaakt.
De oud-prof kreeg het aan de stok met Stiens-speler Christian de Jong en zou de speler van Stiens onder meer in de neus hebben gebeten.
www.nu.nl /news/846295/41/Trainer_Franeker_ontslagen_na_bijtincident.html   (262 words)

  
 Franeker travel guide
Franeker travel guide - The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and what to see
Franeker is located in the north of Friesland.
It houses one unique site which is worth the detour: the planetary of Eise Eisinga, a 17-th century scholar who built a complete planetary in his living room.
www.world66.com /europe/netherlands/friesland/franeker   (124 words)

  
 Franeker hotels and accommodation, hotel reservations in Friesland, by all-hotels.com
Franeker hotels and accommodation, hotel reservations in Friesland, by all-hotels.com
Making a last minute travel reservation with all-hotels is simple: just select your hotel category (luxury, standard, cheap or discount) from above, find the hotel room for your Friesland vacation and book a room rate that suits your budget.
With over 100,000 hotels and hotel rooms to meet your requirements, let all-hotels assist in your hotel travel reservations.
www.all-hotels.com /europe/netherlands/friesland/franeker_e1.htm   (438 words)

  
 Tulip Inn Franeker, Hotel Reservations - Lodgings.info
The Tulip Inn Franeker is a first-class hotel.
The hotel also has a variety of facilities and services that are sure to meet the need of both business and leisure travellers.
Public transportation - train station Leeuwarden, bus route 97 to bus stop Hertog van Saxenlaan in Franeker.
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 Tulip Inn Franeker. Franeker, Holanda - Ofertas en www.bookings-nl.biz
Hertog van Saxenlaan 78, 8802 PP Franeker (
El hotel está situado junto a la antigua ciudad universitaria de Franeker, que se caracteriza por sus hermosos canales, así como por las facultades y las típicas casas frisonas.
El Tulip Inn Franeker está ubicado en un agradable entorno, tanto para estancias de negocios como vacacionales.
www.bookings-nl.biz /hotel/nl/tifraneker.es.html   (1566 words)

  
 Franeker Hotels
The proximity of our hotel to all, that Franeker has to offer is an undisputable advantage.
Welcome to Tulip Inn Franeker during your stay in the area.
If you need a place to stay and keep pleasant memories, Tulip Inn Franeker is the best choice for you.
www.hotel-d.com /en/netherlands/friesland/franeker-hotels.html   (123 words)

  
 Hermina Nicolaas' Ysselmuiden geboren in 1833 te Franeker en overleden in 1883 te Franeker
Hermina Nicolaas' Ysselmuiden geboren in 1833 te Franeker en overleden in 1883 te Franeker
verleden 17 februari 1864 in Franeker 41 jaar oud.
verleden 13 september 1878 in Franeker 64 jaar oud.
www.ysa.nl /stam/83302210.htm   (78 words)

  
 Hotel Tulip Inn Franeker
A bar, coffee shop, cocktail lounge, check-out facility, car parking, conference rooms, delicatessen, direct-dial telephone, and facilites for the disabled are among the hotel amenities.
Furthermore the Tulip Inn Franeker offers you hospitable surroundings for both business and leisure stays.
Tulip Inn Franeker has 8 multifunctional rooms from 6 to 350 persons.
www.hotel-assist.nl /franeker/hotel_tulip_inn_franeker   (336 words)

  
 ShutterPoint Photography - Franeker Raadhuis (Town hall)
Today it's known as the most important construction during the Dutch renaissance in the northern part of the country.
The building is located in Franeker, located in the nort-west of the state (province) called "Friesland" (Frisian).
The building was built in the 17th century, and is still in a perfect state.
www.shutterpoint.com /Photos-ViewPhoto.cfm?id=282827&ai=8VX22K   (117 words)

  
 Eise Eisinga
Eisa Ensinga lived in Franeker in the Dutch province of Friesland.
He was an amateur astronomer, and built a mechanical planetarium in his living room which has been working almost continuously since then.
Eise Eisingastraat 3, 8801 KE, Franeker, the Netherlands
members.tripod.com /~robeik   (208 words)

  
 Durk Hilles Ypma geboren in 1822 te Franeker en overleden in 1864 te Franeker
Durk Hilles Ypma geboren in 1822 te Franeker en overleden in 1864 te Franeker
verleden 12 mei 1861 in Franeker 70 jaar oud.
verleden 28 januari 1835 in Franeker 39 jaar oud.
www.ysa.nl /stam/82210100.htm   (90 words)

  
 Franeker Concerts - Franeker Concert Tickets - Franeker Event Tickets
Have you finally booked an enjoyable weekend away in Franeker, but are you still wondering what to do apart from all the sightseeing?
Franeker has it all: the best concerts, attractive sporting events and a great selection of thrilling events, just about everything you are looking for.
To secure the best available tickets, Worldticketshop acts a ticketagent on the secondary ticket market and is as such not involved in the official sales transaction of any box office, organiser or Franeker venue whose tickets we provide.
www.worldticketshop.com /cities/franeker   (229 words)

  
 Tulip Inn Franeker - Franeker, Netherlands - Tulip Inn Franeker Rates and Reviews - SideStep
All of the guest rooms are comfortable and nicely equipped to give a feeling of being home while away from home.
The hotel also has a variety of facilities and services that are sure to meet the need of both business and leisure travellers.
Tulip Inn Franeker is located near the historic centre of the old academy city Franeker, in the middle of the famous Frisian 11-cities.
www.sidestep.com /hotels-rates-h62176-tulip_inn_franeker_franeker_netherlands   (286 words)

  
 Hotels Franeker - Golden Tulip   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The Golden Tulip hotels in Franeker are Superior First Class hotels.
The luxurious hotels offer international standards of comfort and service, yet each hotel has a unique character and atmosphere adapted to its location.
Most of the hotels offer excellent meeting facilities that include meeting, conference and function suites, business centre, state-of-the-art equipment, complimentary car parking and free Wi-Fi internet access.
www.goldentulip.com /extra/eng/hotels_franeker_nl.html   (318 words)

  
 The Galileo Project
Given the apparent five years at Franeker, I assume a B.A. 1625, received an honorary M.D. from Univ. of Franeker, which I do not list.
De Waard says that he spent a lot of time pursuing the philosophers' stone.
His teaching at Franeker was especially geared toward the training of Frisian surveyors.
galileo.rice.edu /Catalog/NewFiles/metius_adr.html   (307 words)

  
 St Martinikerk, Franeker
The central feature of Franeker is St Martinikerk, an aisled pseudo-basilica (consecrated 1421), with the aisles continued by an ambulatory round the choir.
The barrel-vaulted timber roof is borne on 30 columns.
Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by international laws.
www.planetware.com /franeker/st-martinikerk-nl-fr-frasmk.htm   (77 words)

  
 Tulip Inn Franeker on Hotels.nl » No Booking Fee!
locatie franeker, geen dorp waar je nog eens naar terug wil.
Gezelllige sfeer ook in het restaurant qua aankleding maar ook bediending enz.
Because of its central location in Friesland and easy acces, the hotel is an excellent location for a successful meeting.
www.hotels.nl /franeker/tulipinn   (1021 words)

  
 Tulip Inn Franeker - Franeker - Tulip Inn Franeker
All data and pictures are displayed for Tulip Inn Franeker, Franeker as a courtesy for Exploitz.com visitors.
Pictures, rooms, and other hotel, location and/or Franeker information listed on these pages is subject to change.
It is the responsibility of Exploitz.com visitors to verify all information when confirming your reservations with Tulip Inn Franeker.
www.exploitz.com /Tulip-Inn-Franeker-h-Franeker-hotel-nl   (167 words)

  
 Excite UK - World - Nederlands - Regionaal - Nederland - Friesland - Gemeenten - Franekeradeel - Franeker
Bespaar tot 75% Geen reserveringskosten en betaal pas in het hotel.
Veel foto''s van Franeker van vroeger en nu.
Strijd om het koningsschap kaatsen in Franeker, sinds 1853.
www.excite.co.uk /directory/World/Nederlands/Regionaal/Nederland/Friesland/Gemeenten/Franekeradeel/Franeker   (110 words)

  
 Franeker Friesland Netherlands Vacation Rentals ~ Isis
All > Netherlands > Friesland > Franeker Vacation Rentals
During your summer holiday the ship is moored off in the harbour of Harlingen.
During the winter period the ship is moored off in Franeker, serving as a starting point for a choice of activities waiting for you in the Frisian country...
www.vacationhomerentals.com /vacation-rentals/Franeker-Netherlands-Isis-proID-18416.html   (191 words)

  
 IK HOU VAN HOLLAND. Het planetarium van Franeker
De planetariumkamer in Franeker, met links de bedstee van Eisinga.
Om te bewijzen dat de aarde niet uit haar baan zou worden geslingerd door een botsing van planeten, bouwde Eise Eisinga een schaalmodel van het zonnestelsel.
Het planetarium in Franeker is nog altijd een wonder van techniek.
www.standaard.be /Krant/Tekst/artikel.aspx?artikelid=GPT1070VC&date=20060812   (116 words)

  
 Discount Rates | Tulip Inn Franeker | Franeker Netherlands Hotels
Schiphol Airport AMS 130 km, Planetarium Franeker 1 km, Groningen 78 km, Leeuwarden 18 km, Eelde 85 km
Tulip Inn Franeker is located near the historic centre of the old academy city Franeker, in the middle of the famous Frisian 11-cities.
The green surrounding offers peace and quiet, a lot of sightseeing and nice bicycle routes.
hotels.indo.com /europe/NL/franeker/10202211.html   (247 words)

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