Twijzel ( fry, Twizel) is a village in

Achtkarspelen Achtkarspelen () is a municipality in Friesland in the northern Netherlands. History The name ''Achtkarspelen'', literally meaning "eight parishes", is derived from the original eight parishes within the '' grietenij'', namely: Augustinusga, Buit ...

in the province of

Friesland Friesland (, ; official fry, Fryslân ), historically and traditionally known as Frisia, is a province of the Netherlands located in the country's northern part. It is situated west of Groningen, northwest of Drenthe and Overijssel, north of ...

, the

Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ...

, with a population of around 1080. The village was first mentioned around 1240 as Twislum, and means near the crossroads. Twijzel was a stretched

linear settlement A linear settlement is a (normally small to medium-sized) settlement or group of buildings that is formed in a long line. Many of these settlements are formed along a transport route, such as a road, river, or canal. Others form due to physical r ...

along the road. The Dutch Reformed Church has a 13th century tower. The church itself was built in 1692 as a replacement of its medieval predecessor. Twijzel was home to 927 people in 1840.

Notable buildings

* The

Protestant church of Twijzel The Protestant church of Twijzel or Saint Peter's churchAlle middeleeuwse kerken: van Harlingen tot Wilhelmshaven, P Karstkarel, p. 287 is a religious building in Twijzel, Friesland, in the Netherlands. The current church was built in 1692 out of ...

Gallery

File:Cafe aan de Rijksweg.JPG, Pub in Twijzel File:Plaatsnaambord Twijzel.jpg, Welcome to Twijzel File:Dwarshuis Boerderij.JPG, Farm in Twijzel File:20210811 Twizeler Mieden2.jpg, Twijzeler Mieden

References

Achtkarspelen Populated places in Friesland {{Friesland-geo-stub