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About Leekstermeer

Leekstermeer is the largest lake in Drenthe. The origin of the lake is not exactly known, but it is believed to have only been discovered after 1000 AD. originate. The lake is now 335 hectares in size and is between 1 and 1.5 meters deep with local peaks to about 2.20 meters.
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Nederlands StripmuseumThe Nederlands Stripmuseum is a museum dedicated to Dutch language comic strips, with emphasis on native comic creations, and located in the city of Groningen in the Netherlands. The premises in which the museum is housed is not owned by the museum or the city, but rented from real-estate managing company nl:Libéma. The collection though, is the legal responsibility of a private foundation, the "Stichting het Nederlands Stripmuseum".
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De OnlandenThe De Onlanden area is located in the north of Drenthe and is approximately 2500 ha. big. The name chosen in 2009 is due to the combination of large-scale nature development and large-scale water storage , which makes part of the area 'onland' again. The official credo for the project that led to the design of the area is 'Wet nature for dry feet'.
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Museum NienoordMuseum Nienoord is a 19th century Groningen country estate of allure, with a unique collection of carriages of national importance. The museum is located on the leafy Nienoord estate in Leek, fifteen kilometers west of the city of Groningen. On the estate you will find Borg Nienoord with a beautiful courtyard and garden. Around the courtyard you will find the Orangery, where the ticket office and the museum shop are located, the horse stables and the coach house.
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Museum Het Joodse SchooltjeThe Jewish School is a former school building for Jews in the Groningen village of Leek . It has been functioning as a museum and memorial since 1995.The first Jewish inhabitant of Leek is mentioned in 1705 and more followed in the course of the 18th century. By 1783, the Jewish population had grown so much that a cemetery was established. The Jewish School was built in 1855 on the street 'Boveneind'. Jewish children were taught the Hebrew language and religious education.
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Foundation Museum Havezate MensingeMensinge is an authentically furnished manor near Roden in the province of Drenthe . The house, which was privately inhabited until 1985, can be viewed by visitors.The manor house has a large forest with walking routes, the Mensingebos.Because the house has been inhabited for a long time and has remained virtually unchanged in recent decades, the interior gives a good idea of ​​how people used to live. It is as if the residents have gone away for a while.
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De OnlandenThe De Onlanden area is located in the north of Drenthe and is approximately 2500 ha. big. The name chosen in 2009 is due to the combination of large-scale nature development and large-scale water storage , which makes part of the area 'onland' again. The official credo for the project that led to the design of the area is 'Wet nature for dry feet'.

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Groningen
Groningen is the northeasternmost province of the Netherlands. The city of Groningen is the province’s main attraction and is primarily known as a student city. Pubs in the capital city stay open later than any other city in the country. There are also plenty of sights to see and things to do during your stay in the capital city.

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