Blokhuispoort
Blokhuispoort
4.5
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Friday
8:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 1:00 AM
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4.5
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Herman v d V
Zoetermeer, The Netherlands35 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Prison is a very special place for me. My father was one of the 200, along with 3 other guards, who were reliable during the war and passed on information behind the scenes. Partly because of this, the raid on December 4, 1944 was a success.
I'm very proud of him.
You can read all this in the Blokhuispoort museum and the Frisian museum.
I'm very proud of him.
You can read all this in the Blokhuispoort museum and the Frisian museum.
Written 24 February 2024
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Voorburg_Holland
Voorburg, The Netherlands152 contributions
May 2021
Due to covid we couldn’t visit the museum, which was a pity. One of the old prison wings was open and had little shops in the old prison cells, and that was great. The courtyard has turned into a cafe with terrace. There is also a hostel situated in the prison. Worth a visit!
Written 22 May 2021
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henkleutscher
Leeuwarden, The Netherlands83 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
The Blokhuispoort is a former Prison and now the cultural heart of Leeuwarden. It was build in 1499 as a type of fort, and was turned into a prison in 1580. The prison closed in 2007. Today you can do a guided tour by a former prison guide every Saturday at 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00. Realy recomendable, tours are 10 euro. The Blokhuispoort is now the cultural heart of Leeuwarden. In the B-wing you can find all kind of creative shops in every Cell. When you continue to walk you will find an art gallery, Podium Asteriks and Café de Bak. On the other side of the Blokhuispoort there are more creative shops and offices, but also another exposition room. The Blokhuispoort is a must see in Leeuwarden.
Written 3 July 2014
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Meicy
The Netherlands544 contributions
Jan 2018 • Solo
I came here after reading reviews from other fellow TA mates, true enough it is a home to many previous prisoner especially during the WWII and recents year till before 2008 were for prisoner whom sentenced for 5yr or more.
The Dutch are very creative and thrifty, they reuse and recycled, try to preserve everything possible, even this ex-prison, amazing!
However, this is an on-going project, up-grading and furbishment etc.. I saw a library being built, many scarf-folding, trucks, bricks and visitor centre, restaurant, some companies and a hostel. It looked a bit chaotic but when you ignore the appearance, it's worth a visit. It's FOC you can just roam around. Free toilet available.
The Dutch are very creative and thrifty, they reuse and recycled, try to preserve everything possible, even this ex-prison, amazing!
However, this is an on-going project, up-grading and furbishment etc.. I saw a library being built, many scarf-folding, trucks, bricks and visitor centre, restaurant, some companies and a hostel. It looked a bit chaotic but when you ignore the appearance, it's worth a visit. It's FOC you can just roam around. Free toilet available.
Written 8 January 2018
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Tiberias, Israel37 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
This old prison was converted to "artists heaven", where each cell is rented to a different artist of various disciplines, and they use them as working studios. While the building reminded me of my visit to Alcatraz in San Francisco, the art products in each cell were like "flowers in gun barrels". Very unusual experience.
Besides - entry is free!
Besides - entry is free!
Written 17 October 2018
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Rich V
Beverley, UK776 contributions
Mar 2017 • Business
Blokhuispoort is an amzing building, it used to be the Leeuwarden jail and is now being renovated into a variety of creative, cultural start up types operations, and artisan shops. there is a hostel there which looks very interesting.
Written 22 March 2017
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Timothy B
St Martin / St Maarten136 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
The experience of our visit was wonderful. To view the ground of a old prison. We didn't stay for the tour but just looking at the area while we walk through was great. Some doors were still lock of course. They have arts and craft area where people sale they items. They also rent out the place for special events. It is a must see.
Written 14 June 2015
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Flitz8-A foodie travels
Amsterdam, The Netherlands3,185 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
You can walk around or get a guided tour around this prison complex ,there is a cafe, restaurant,library and you can see parts of it
Written 3 May 2023
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Oksana V
3 contributions
May 2022
This former prison got a hotel called Alibi, and the prices are very covenient. Next time I'll book it. Had I known it before!
Written 23 May 2022
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Jack R
Exeter, UK544 contributions
Sept 2019
These are the old prison buildings in Leeuwarden, which have been redeveloped. The front part houses shops, museums, public art and cafes, and in the summer the huge central square is one big meeting place with bars, food and drinks and lots of tables and benches. At the back some of the buildings have been converted to residential, while inside many of the old cells are now tiny shops. Best of all is the old prison garden, which has been taken over by the community and artists to grow plants for dyes and herbs etc. That part also has sculptures and is attractively landscaped. The whole complex is lovely, and a splendid reclamation of space for the community to use.
Written 9 September 2019
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Ik zou graag als binnenlocatie trouwfoto’s in de blokhuispoort willen maken is dat mogelijk en wat zijn de eventuele kosten hiervan? Groetjes Debbie
Written 21 November 2018
Ik denk dat het misschien wel mogelijk is foto's te laten nemen. De kosten weet ik niet, want de blokhuispoort is vrij toegankelijk. Anders even op Internet blokhuispoort.
Hoop dat het lukt!
Groetjes
Written 21 November 2018
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