Everything about Bolsward totally explained
Bolsward (
West Frisian:
Boalsert) is a
municipality and a
city in the
province of
Friesland in the
Netherlands. Bolsward is just short of a population of 10.000. The town is the only official settlement within the borders of the municipality
History
The town is founded on three
artificial dwelling hills, of which the first was built some time before Christ.
Bolsward was a trading city with a port in the
Middle Ages. The middlesea connected the port to the
north sea, but this connection was lost when the middlesea was reclaimed from the sea.
As a trading city, Bolsward received
city rights in
1455. Bolsward was also a member of the
Hanseatic league.
Events
Bolsward is part of the eleven frisian cities where the
Elfstedentocht, an
ice skating marathon, is held. This is a rare event which depends on the thickness of the ice.
Bolsward is also the host city for the yearly
road bicycle racing tour, which is also called the 11-stedentocht.
Further Information
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