Workum
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| Country |  Netherlands |
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| Province |  Friesland |
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| - Total | c. 4,000 |
Workum (West Frisian: Warkum) is the largest town of Nijefurd in Friesland. It received city rights in 1374. It lies within the municipality of Nijefurd. Currently has around 4000 inhabitants.
Today, Workum is probably best known for having a museum dedicated to the very popular artist Jopie Huisman. Furthermore it is one of the eleven cities of the Elfstedentocht.
 Gertrudis church |
 Werenfridus church |
 Jopie Huisman Museum |
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