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Martenahuis
The Martenahuis or Martenastins () is a stins (estate) in the centre of the Netherlands, Dutch city of Franeker, Friesland. The building is located on the Voorstraat. The Martenahuis dates from 1502 when it was built by order of the chieftain Hessel van Martena. Since 2006, Museum Martena has been housed in the building. History The Martenahuis was built in 1502, by order of the Frisian chieftain :nl:Hessel van Martena, Hessel van Martena (±1460–1517), a frontman of the Schieringers, who originally came from Koarnjum, in the municipality of Leeuwarden. Martena had a stins in Bitgum which during the civil war between the Schieringers and the Vetkopers was looted twice by the Vetkopers and the second time it burned to the ground, the defensive wall around it was dug up and leveled. Because Martena was defending the city of Franeker for Albert III, Duke of Saxony, Albert of Saxony, it was obvious to him to build a new estate there, also because Franeker was firmly in the hands of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franeker
Franeker (; ) is one of the eleven historical City rights in the Low Countries, cities of Friesland and capital of the municipality of Waadhoeke. It is located north of the Van Harinxmakanaal and about west of Leeuwarden. As of 2023, it had 13,015 inhabitants. World Heritage Site the Eise Eisinga Planetarium, established in 1781, is located in the city. History Early history Franeker was founded around 800 as a Carolingian stronghold. The name probably derives from ''Froon-acker'', meaning 'land of the lord/king'; the oldest street in the city is still called Froonacker. Beginning around the 11th century, Franeker developed into the administrative center of northern Westergoa. Franeker received City rights in the Netherlands, city rights in 1417, when it was recognised as an independent city and, through the ('Citizen's letter'), formally separated from the grietenij . Saxon period At the end of the 15th century, Albert III, Duke of Saxony, Albert, Duke of Saxony established ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
