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ATLC Says: This is a Roman Catholic church and don't mix it up with the more famous (and way older) Martinikerk, previously described here :-)Lots of catholic churches in The Netherlands are newer than their original ones. Those original ones (like the Martini church) were taken by the...
Martinikerk (Martini Church) - exterior
ATLC Says: The belfry is separate from the church itself. In the old days, there was a separate entrance for the poor. One did not just enter the grand entrance on the north side, the poor had to enter via a modest wooden door on the south. Photo 3 was a bit difficult to make as I...
Martinikerk (Martini Church) - interior
ATLC Says: It is common for a catholic church to have a church ship and a choir, as separate sections of the church building. In the Martini church these two sections are separated by the organ that was built in 1710. Because this is a protestant church, there was obviously a need to...
ATLC Says: This town hall was first started in 1478 and enlarged in the two centuries following. A storey followed in 1763 and the front was made in roccoco style but they kept the baroque steps to the entrance, which was made by the Sneek sculptor Gerben Jelles Nauta.The heraldry is...
ATLC Says: It's a lively spot around the Waterpoort. With all sorts of traffic: cars, motorcycles, bicycles and boats. The bridge opens often and then everyone has to wait.So did my dog, on the other side of the bridge while I was still at the Waterpoort. He saw me disappear behind the...
ATLC Says: The most distinctive monument of Sneek is of course its Waterpoort. It was first built in 1613, supposedly after the design of Thomas Berends (who I've never heard of, I may add :-).I suppose some well meaning officials changed it in the 18th century, then even attempted to...
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1 Review and 3 Opinions This hotel has 23 rooms with shower/bath. The rooms may be a bit dated, but clean, spacious and with...
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The restaurant is situated in a very old captain's house and the interior has a typical Hindelooper style (Frisian).
The tiles are interesting to see. At the front, in the fireplace, are tiles with biblical scenes, including where you can find the texts. There are more tiles of the old-fashioned style. The sport is to find the original tiles.
Original tiles, those that are really really old, can be recognised by a tiny hole in opposite corners. They were separated by a nail during the firing in the kiln. Newer tiles (although even the newer ones can be 50-100 years old) do not have these. If you visit, try and find the original centuries-old tiles! Let me know and I'll tell you if you are correct :-)
Favorite Dish: The cuisine here is French-Dutch. Main courses are between € 15-22.
A 3 course menu amounts to around € 25.
We only had tea and wine here. The wine was commented on as excellent.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Oosterdijk 10, 8601 BJ Sneek
Phone: 0515 412756
ATLC Says: A very special tricycle which seem to go very fast.Of course you can rent bicycles almost everywhere in Friesland. In Sneek for instance at the address below.The bicycle shop is called Twa Tsjillen.It's located in the town centre, about 5-10 minutes walk from the train...
ATLC Says: Hardly any cars pass through the old center of Sneek. You can find various parking lots along the borders of the city center. The tourist office has a good brochure called 'Parkeren in Sneek' (parking in Sneek). You can download this brochure (June 2008), then see page 2 and...
ATLC Says: You know when you're on holiday, you don't want everyday chores. Even though we had a lovely home to ourselves with a more than fully fitted kitchen, we decided to have a semi-prepared fish meal. Paella and garlic prawns. There was a lovely array of fresh fish and fish...
't Dropwinkeltsje: local sweet specialities and liquorice
ATLC Says: A delightfully nostalgic shop with old-fashioned and traditional sweets, chocolates and cookies. Frisian specialities make great gifts or souvenirs!Opening hours: Monday 13-18 hrs, Tuesday-Friday 9-18 hrs, Saturday 9-17 hrs, Thursdays until 21 hrs. I bought chocolate...
ATLC Says: Frisian people speak Frisian. That is not a dialect but a different language. It is a bit between Dutch and English. Luckily Frisians are bilingual and speak Dutch also. So there's nothing from keeping you to talk to some people!
ATLC Says: Here you can buy special dog poo plastic bags. When you walk the dog, in any neighbourhood, you're supposed to clear up the poo with the bag and drop it in special containers, like this.
ATLC Says: Tiles give away a great deal of information about history. I have loved tiles for a long time, ever since I visited the Tile Museum in Otterlo at age 15 or so.Anyway, here in the Hindelooper Kamer (see Restaurant tips), it was fun to spot original tiles (verrry old), simply...
ATLC Says: SneekButter, broad en melk in un bekerWIe dat nyt sege jab us gyn echte SnekerIk wel, want ik woan bij de WaterpoartDer hewwe jim fast wel fan hoardDat is al un heel out gebou derit ik kafn houBoaten, grachten en de stadSneek is en blieft myn groatste skat!Marcel van der...
ATLC Says: The province Friesland is most renowned for its sailing and boating opportunities. Many people who live here own a boat. Some are lucky to have their boat moored right where they live. This possibility greatly adds to the value of the house.On the photos a private home in...
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We were leaving the center of Sneek when I spotted this building. Old and rundown, the paint and plaster bladdering off. Then I noticed the text on the side of the building saying: Bros Metz, Plasterers. Poor guys, little would they know when they had their business in the early 20th century (the lettering is Art deco), that their premises would look like this, about 100 years later!
Written Jul 27, 2008
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In some Frisian villages they still maintain the principal of not working on a Sunday, which means that everything is closed.
It might be a good idea to get some food and drink in supermarket on Saturday. Just in case.
Something I didn't think of myself. After cycling around for an hour and getting very hungry we found one restaurant that was open. The food was terrific but then the bill came.......
Written Aug 25, 2002
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This street sculpture is not only nice to lighten up the street, it also shows a bit of life in the old days (1841). The guy is a travelling merchant who sells textiles, ribbon and buttons and the Frisian woman with the geese is buying. The travelling merchants often came from as far as Belgium.
The plaque says this sculpture was donated by C&A Netherlands. The famous textile concern (also well known in Germany and elsewhere) of the Brenninkmeijer family. They count as amongst the very richest of this country. If I'm correct, the richest even!
In Frisian the plaque also says De Friezinne en de omreizgende lapkepoek, anno 1841.
Written Jul 27, 2008
Favorite thing: Sneek is my favourite Frysian city. When you're walking in the old city centre you will find places for a drink or snack everywhere. I like the atmosphere.
Written Jul 1, 2012
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