Piaam
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History
The village was first mentioned in the 13th century as Pyangum and means "settlement of Pada or Pya (person)".[2] Piaam developed along the former Zuiderzee (nowadays IJsselmeer) coast near two lakes: Feitemeer and Parregaastermeer.[3] The village is located on a dead-end street from the former sea dike.[4]
The Dutch Reformed church dates from the 13th century.[3] In 1899, a Christian Reformed church was built in the village. In 1969, it was decommissioned and has become a bird museum with a collection of over 200 birds that are native to the area.[4]
Piaam was home to 100 people in 1840.[4] Between 1876 and 1879, the lakes were poldered and named Polder Kooihuizen after the former duck decoys in the area.[3] Before 2011, the village was part of the Wûnseradiel municipality.[4]
Gallery
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View on Piaam
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House in Piaam
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Piaam from the sea dike
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Farm in Piaam
References
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External links
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