De Oldehove
De Oldehove
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1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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De Oldehove is an unfinished church tower in the medieval centre of the Dutch city of Leeuwarden. It leans more than the tower of Pisa in Italy. Open for visits from mid April till end of October.
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands3,825 contributions
Jul 2022
Mid 1500s an attempt to build a huge tower in the Frisian capital failed. All what is left, is a robust, but leaning structure. Like in Pisa, the foundation in soft sediment proved to be not good enough.
City planners did a good job in integrating the historic tower in the new square set up. The ensemble (city hall, visitor center, tower, statue, trees) looks fine.
City planners did a good job in integrating the historic tower in the new square set up. The ensemble (city hall, visitor center, tower, statue, trees) looks fine.
Written 10 December 2022
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Jan Willem t
Nijmegen, The Netherlands1,458 contributions
Jan 2020
This very beautiful, old tower is quite leaning, but that also gives it an extra charm. In 1595 the accompanying church collapsed, since then the tower stands alone. When the tower was only ten meters high it already started to subside! The tower can be visited with a local guide.
Written 21 January 2020
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349Charles25
Alexandria, VA984 contributions
Sep 2019
The town planners have created a large open square in front of the Old Tower which makes it easy to see how much it leans. One can visit inside and climb to the top. The square is on the edge of Leeuwarden and is a short walk to other attractions.
Written 8 December 2019
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Prashanth M
Bengaluru, India20 contributions
Jul 2019
Though not as attractive of the tower of Pisa, Oldehove is an interesting place with a history. The circular climb up the tower is worth the view one gets from the top.
Written 26 November 2019
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prem zorbanian
Kathmandu Valley, Nepal142 contributions
Aug 2019
Interesting story behind how the tower came to existence as Tilted Tower! It is standing at the Nice open space of open Theatre. A historical treasure of Leeuwarden.
Written 7 September 2019
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Petal
Brisbane, Australia926 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
We had come from Australia and had a schedule and were hoping to go up the Oldehove and take lots of pics of the view. However, we were very disappointed to arrive at 10:00am and see that it only opens at 1:00pm for a few hours. We couldn't hang around as we had to go to Sneek for a lunch with family. It was still amazing to see it and take pics of the outside, its impressive!
Written 25 June 2019
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Becky Louise
Wolverhampton, UK47 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
Amazing visit, helpful staff, affordable!!
A must visit if in the area!
Be aware of the stairs!! NOT suited for those with pushchairs or wheelchair users, or those with breathing issues
A must visit if in the area!
Be aware of the stairs!! NOT suited for those with pushchairs or wheelchair users, or those with breathing issues
Written 10 May 2019
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Heinlein
Haaren, The Netherlands13 contributions
Feb 2019
Originally intendevto becomebthe highest church tower in the Neterlands, the builders soon experiences the difference in the undeground; part soft, part solid. Almost from the beginning the tower startec to tilt. The architect tried to adapt the construction, but to no avail. The tower never became higher than 70 meters and wS not integrated in the church. Well worth climbing though for the view!
Written 3 March 2019
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Rutger v
4 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
Nice view over Leeuwarden from old tower. Refreshing, up in the air with this amazing landscape.
Once down again don't forget to look for Het Gitaarthuis in town. A very nice atelier with paintings and guitars and a great host. The adres is Herenwaltje 10
Once down again don't forget to look for Het Gitaarthuis in town. A very nice atelier with paintings and guitars and a great host. The adres is Herenwaltje 10
Written 24 October 2018
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Avidesh
Coventry, UK558 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
De Oldehove can be termed 'The leaning tower of Leeuwarden'. The tower, though not spectacular, is still quite an interesting site to see. I believe you have the option of getting to the top for a small fee. Worth a visit if in the area.
Written 21 October 2018
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