Posts with: European Capital of Culture 2018

,,11 Fountains: everything is connected” [5]

Project manager Bram Hulsman has an overall view of the 11 fountains’ construction and emphasizes two main peculiarities, which arise through the 11 fountains. Firstly, the variety of the fountains and secondly, the several connections that arise through the fountains. More →

Beer from Leeuwarden [2] – Pass on the crown: De Kroon op Leeuwarden

In 1800 De Kroon aan het Noordvliet was the last brewery that closed in Leeuwarden. Figure out how De Kroon (crown) aan het Noordvliet inspired De Kroon op Leeuwarden and how the crown passed on in Leeuwarden over the centuries. More →

Lend a Frisian

The day and age in which libraries merely offer books for lend are long gone, think about for example cd’s and dvd’s. The Libraries here in Friesland now even offer Frisians for lend, that’s right, actual Frisians. Libraries serve the purpose of distributing knowledge from one to another. What better way to learn about Fryslân’s unique aspects than by hearing about it from a real Frisian. More →

Leeuwarden is… – Leeuwarden unmasked [1]

In the beginning it was more of a hate than love relationship. Sorry, just being honest. Not all love comes from first sight. Looking back at the last three years, on the other hand… With my whole heart I’d say ‘Leeuwarden, city of adventure and unexpected turns – I will miss you!’ More →

A Guide to Leeuwarden [1]

In the following weeks we will be writing a series of articles full of advice and little tricks to make the most out of your visit to Leeuwarden. Leeuwarden together with the province of Fryslân will be the European Capital of Culture in 2018 and people from all around the globe will come to explore the city, we want to make that experience easier to everyone by creating this series. More →

Lân fan Taal – Land of Language

An interview with Siart Smit, the director of Lân fan Taal project, will give us an understanding in how this project will add a new quality to Leeuwarden by creating an ideal world of language, where all the languages come together. “Lân fan taal is like an open air museum with a lot of different things to do from high art to music festivals and everything in between.” More →

Tranformation of the Blokhuispoort


LEEUWARDEN – Since the closure of the Blokhuispoort as a prison in 2007, the building is getting a new look and function. The Blokhuispoort is becoming the cultural heart of Leeuwarden. It is being transformed into an extraordinary cultural business centre, which offers for instance shops, art, concerts, the central library, work spaces for students, a hostel, and a restaurant in a great setting. Alibi hostel is finished already and visited to get an impression of the new look. More →

Monika Rojute from Lithuania – YourPost’s DNA

My name is Monika Rojūtė, I am 23 years old and I am from the very north of Lithuania. I came to the Netherlands in 2014 after spending a year in England. I made this decision after searching for media studies in Europe. I ended up studying Media and Entertainment Management at Stenden university and now am a third-year student getting ready for my internship. More →

Souvenirs inspired by Workumer pottery

LEEUWARDEN – European Capital of Culture 2018 is coming soon, as everyone is busy for the upcoming thousands of tourists arriving to visit Friesland. Especially Simone Larabi, an interior designer interested in presenting to future tourists, the origins and heritage of Friesland through her project “Souvenirs geïnspireerd op Workumer aardewerk” (Souvenirs inspired by Workumer pottery). More →