Franeker

Netherlands / Friesland / Franekeradeel /

Franeker (West Frisian: Frjentsjer) is one of the eleven cities of Friesland and capital of the municipality of Franekeradeel. It is located about 20 km west of Leeuwarden on the Van Harinxma Canal. As of 1 January 2006, it had 12,996 inhabitants. The city is most famous for the Eisinga Planetarium.
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Coordinates:   53°11'21"N   5°32'14"E
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