Typology: patrician house
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"Botnia", a medieval fortified house in #Franeker (Friesland), dates to the 15th century, built with red and yellow bricks and gothic features. Originally owned by the Van Botnia family, it passed through various owners, including professors and mayors, before becoming a diaconate orphanage in 1853 until 1948. The building features a vaulted cellar, sandstone windows, and restored slate roofing.
