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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  The Netherlands  /  Friesland Province  /  Bolsward  /  The Bat

The Bat, Bolsward

4.5
#4 of 6 in Things to do in Bolsward
Fountain · Landmark
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  • By Robert O
    Another creation of Flemish artist Johan Creten is appropriately located in front of the ruin of a Catholic church in Bolsward. The bat symbolizes protection against evil and can often be found on... 
    Another creation of Flemish artist Johan Creten is appropriately located in front of the ruin of a Catholic church in Bolsward. The bat symbolizes protection against evil and can often be found on...  more »
  • By Solodam J
    It is located in front of the Broerekerk. This Bat fountain is one of the eleven fountains which were designed on the occasion of Leeuwarden-Friesland as European Capital of Culture. It's quite nice.....  more
    It is located in front of the Broerekerk. This Bat fountain is one of the eleven fountains which were designed on the occasion of Leeuwarden-Friesland as European Capital of Culture. It's quite nice.....  more »
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  • By tony iley
    Fascinating church and sculpture
  • By Todor Kemme
    Looks nice, just didn't have any water, which is odd for a fountain.
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