Heerenveen
The town of Heerenveen
The town was established in 1551 by three lords as a location to win peat and turf, hence the name (heer is "lord", veen is "peat").
Related Topics:
1551 - Peat - Turf
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The Thialf speed skating stadium was one of the first indoor rings in the world, and annually held international events draw large crowds. The city's football team, SC Heerenveen, plays in the Dutch Premier Division.
Related Topics:
Thialf - Speed skating - Football - SC Heerenveen
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| ► | The town of Heerenveen |
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