Harlingen
In the Friesland region of the northern Netherlands, on the Wadden Sea coast, sits the city of Harlingen. A lengthy history of fishing and shipping may be found in the town of Harlingen. In 1234, Harlingen was granted city privileges. On the train line from Leeuwarden, two stations serve Harlingen. The North Friesland Railway operated passenger service from 1904 to 1935, carrying freight until January 1938. Ferries run by Rederij Doeksen leave from Harlingen for the Wadden islands of Vlieland and Terschelling.
In the northern Dutch province of Friesland, the town of Harlingen is a charming old harbor. It is dotted with quaint medieval homes. You can watch for the pediment stones, which were once used to locate homes before they had numbers, as you walk around the city. Some signify the function of the structure they are in, such as the gilded angel atop the oldest stone structure in the city, which formerly served as a Masonic lodge. There are also several old warehouses from the 17th century.
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Location: Friesland region, northern Netherlands
