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The block house complex was situated in a corner of the old city center, surrounded by canals. Building started in 1499 and underwent several changes. The House of Detention was rebuilt in 1754 and in the 1870s became a Special Criminal Prison. It was a prison in one form or another until 2008 when it was sold by the city to the National Society for the Conservation, Development and Exploitation of Industrial Heritage, and became the Cultural Business Center. The wood paneled boardroom has intricate carvings of the coats of arms of all the provinces of the country. The center is open to the public.

Blokhuispoort, Blokhuisplein 40, 8911 LJ Leeuwarden

Blokhuispoort
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