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South Western Fryslân
The South Western corner of Fryslân is a very picturesque part of the province, with the old cities of Sneek (Snits) and Bolsward (Boalsert), both boasting wonderful old buildings, and on the coast of the IJsselmeer (the former Zuiderzee) the beautiful small town of Hindeloopen (Hylpen), surrounded by water on three sides and a very prosperous town until the 17th century. The old port of Stavoren (Starum) and the small town of Makkum are also very popular now with boat owning tourists, many from Germany.
Tourism is an important aspect of this region, especially because of the many lakes, all connected by canals; it is possible to visit most of Fryslân by boat. There are many opportunities for enthusiasts with sailing boats and motorised cabin cruisers. But on land, cycling is a great way to get around: the land is completely flat and there are cycle paths and quiet country roads everywhere.
As in all of Fryslân, the region is mainly agricultural and there are large farms with impressive farmhouses, windmills and small villages with ancient churches surrounded by gravestones, many inscribed in the Frisian language.
 Farm in Kimswerd |  Makkum |  Windmill, Allingawier |  Bolsward Town Hall | |
 Bolsward Town Hall |  Windmill near Sneek |  Church, Terzool |  Sailing, Sneekermeer | |
 Farmhouse, Gaasterland |  Hindeloopen |  "De Zijl", Hindeloopen |  Bridge, Hindeloopen |
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