Twijzel () is a village in

Achtkarspelen Achtkarspelen () is a Municipalities of the Netherlands, municipality in the Provinces of the Netherlands, province of Friesland in the Northern Netherlands. In 2021, it had a population of 27,900. History The name ''Achtkarspelen'', literally me ...

in the province of

Friesland Friesland ( ; ; official ), historically and traditionally known as Frisia (), named after the Frisians, is a Provinces of the Netherlands, province of the Netherlands located in the country's northern part. It is situated west of Groningen (p ...

, the

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, 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

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