Old Map of Friesland and Groningen by Visscher, 1690: Oldenburg, Zwolle, Leeuwarden, Emmen, Kampen central park vast wilderness

vast wilderness

published by Dutch mapmaker Abraham Ortelius in his 1575 edition of the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum - the most important collection of world maps of the 16th century

1 or 2 landmarks might still be around today

but a testament to the skill and artistry of Nicolaes Visscher II

hosting key governmental institutions and embodying the state's heritage

Old Map of Friesland and Groningen by Visscher, 1690: Oldenburg, Zwolle, Leeuwarden, Emmen, Kampen central park vast wildernessStep back in time with this meticulously detailed map of Friesland and Groningen, created by the esteemed mapmaker Nicolaes Visscher II in 1690. Known for his precision and attention to detail, Visscher II brings to life the rich topography and intricate political boundaries of the region, during a time when the Dutch Republic was a major global power. The full name of the map, 'Tabula Frisiae, Groningae, et Territorii Emdensis nec non circumjacentium