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Great Pier
Everywhere in the town of Kimswerd, you'll be able to find pictures and statues of Great Pier....
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Literature
Over the past century, the story of Great Pier was often used by authors to create entertaining children's books.
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Bûter, Brea en Griene Tsiis
The saying "Bûter, Brea en Griene Tsiis" (Butter, Bread and Green cheese) was used to...
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Local Products
Nowadays, the legend of Great Pier is a great way for tourists to find a gift. Products like food...
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The Smelling Dead
In the Netherlands, we have a saying: "Stinkend Rijk" which means as much as...
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Roman influences
As it often went in medieval times, the town of Kimswerd has been invaded many times by different...
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The bones of Great Pier
One day, the keepers of the church were about to open the doors to the public, when they noticed...
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Medieval walls
The difference in coloration of the wall indicates where the church was broken down a couple of...
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Grutte Pier
Anne Wouldwijk sculpted the image of Great Pier. In 1992, the statue was offered as a gift to the...
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Town Square
As it often went with towns founded in (pre)medival times, the church was the center of the town....
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Town elders
During our visit to Kimswers, two of the town elders guided us through the town, telling us about...
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Great Pier's Land
Right outside the town of Kimswerd, we overlook a piece of land that once belonged to Pier Donia, the hero of Cross of the Dutchman.
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Grutte Pier Inn
A small bed and breakfast in the center of Kimswerd already shows the relationship with the...
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