Leeuwarden is a former royal residence and has a historic city centre, many historically relevant buildings, and a large shopping centre with squares and restaurants.
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11 Facts About Leeuwarden
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Leeuwarden was awarded the title European Capital of Culture for 2018.
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Name "Leeuwarden" first came into use for Nijehove, the most important of the three villages which in the early 9th century merged into Leeuwarden .
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Leeuwarden'sltered landing place or harbour could be the original meaning.
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Jewish community of Leeuwarden was one of the earliest in the Netherlands aside from Amsterdam, and was first mentioned in 1645.
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The fact that Leeuwarden carries a lion in its seal seems logical, considering that "Leeuw" is Dutch for "Lion".
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On 6 September 2013 Leeuwarden was voted European Capital of Culture for the year 2018.
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Route 66 Leeuwarden-Holwerd connects with the ferry to Ameland, bus route 50 to Lauwersoog connects with the departures of the ferry to Schiermonnikoog and route 350 via the Afsluitdijk connects to Alkmaar in North Holland.
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The city's basketball team, Aris Leeuwarden, has played in the Dutch Basketball League since 2004.
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Loop Leeuwarden is an annual road running competition .
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The city of Leeuwarden has two sailing boats racing in the yearly sailing competition Skutsjesilen.
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