Hollum


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Hollum is a Dutch village on Ameland, one of the West Frisian Islands. It is situated on the westernmost part of the island.
Prominent in the town is a Reformed church with foundations from the 12th century and a lighthouse, which is 59 m high, dating from 1880. Another notable feature is the Commandeur huuskes. Commandeur refers to the captain of a whaling ship, as were used during the 18th century to hunt in the Arctic Ocean.