Hollum | |
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Village | |
![]() Hollum | |
![]() Location in Ameland municipality | |
Location in the province of
Friesland | |
Coordinates: 53°25′N 5°38′E / 53.417°N 5.633°E | |
Country |
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Province |
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Municipality |
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Area | |
• Total | 12.77 km2 (4.93 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 1,285 |
• Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 9161 |
Dialing code | 0519 |
Hollum is the largest village on Ameland, Netherlands, one of the West Frisian Islands. It is situated on the westernmost part of the island and had, as of January 2017, a population of 1,165. [3]
The village was first mentioned in 1485 as Hollum, and could mean "settlement on a hill/island", however there are more possiblities. [4] [5] Hollum developed as an esdorp in the Late Middle Ages. It was originally two settlements which have grown together. [6]
Prominent in the village is a Dutch Reformed church with foundations from the 12th century and a lighthouse, which is 59 m high, dating from 1880. Another notable feature is the Commandeur huuskes. Commandeur refers to the captain of a whaling ship, as were used during the 18th century to hunt in the Arctic Ocean.
Another notable tourist attraction is the Sorgdragersmuseum, a history museum. The smock mill De Verwachting is in working order.
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Hollum at Wikimedia Commons
Hollum | |
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Village | |
![]() Hollum | |
![]() Location in Ameland municipality | |
Location in the province of
Friesland | |
Coordinates: 53°25′N 5°38′E / 53.417°N 5.633°E | |
Country |
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Province |
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Municipality |
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Area | |
• Total | 12.77 km2 (4.93 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 1,285 |
• Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 9161 |
Dialing code | 0519 |
Hollum is the largest village on Ameland, Netherlands, one of the West Frisian Islands. It is situated on the westernmost part of the island and had, as of January 2017, a population of 1,165. [3]
The village was first mentioned in 1485 as Hollum, and could mean "settlement on a hill/island", however there are more possiblities. [4] [5] Hollum developed as an esdorp in the Late Middle Ages. It was originally two settlements which have grown together. [6]
Prominent in the village is a Dutch Reformed church with foundations from the 12th century and a lighthouse, which is 59 m high, dating from 1880. Another notable feature is the Commandeur huuskes. Commandeur refers to the captain of a whaling ship, as were used during the 18th century to hunt in the Arctic Ocean.
Another notable tourist attraction is the Sorgdragersmuseum, a history museum. The smock mill De Verwachting is in working order.
two entries
Media related to
Hollum at Wikimedia Commons