Friesland Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
province of the Netherlands
About Friesland
Friesland has a long history. Its inhabitants are first referred to by the Roman writer Tacitus, in his workGermanica. After the collapse of theRoman Empire, Frisia grew in importance, and at one point Frisian kings controlled the entire coast of what is now the Netherlands up into Belgium and parts of Northern Germany (which is still known asEast Frisia). The Frisians were later subjugated by Charlemagne, and have never achieved independence since. During the Dutch golden age in the 16th and 17th century, Frisia has stood in the shadow of Holland, remaining largely rural while trade and later industry flourished in other parts of the Netherlands. During this period, peat was dug from the soil, causing lakes to form. Also, all transport was done via water. This combination of lakes and con
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