Workum

Workum
City

Coat of arms
Country Netherlands Netherlands
Province Friesland Friesland
Population
  Total c. 4,000
Canal lock

Workum (West Frisian: Warkum) is a city in the municipality Súdwest-Fryslân in Friesland. It received city rights in 1374. It currently has around 4000 inhabitants.

Overview

Today, Workum is probably best known for having a museum dedicated to the very popular artist Jopie Huisman. Furthermore, it is one of the eleven cities of the Elfstedentocht. There are four windmills in Workum; De Nijlânnermolen, De Snip, Het Heidenschap and Ybema's Molen.

Photogallery

Born in Workum

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Coordinates: 52°59′N 5°27′E / 52.983°N 5.450°E / 52.983; 5.450

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