Sjaerdemaslot

Famous residents include the philosopher René Descartes and Duke Albert of Saxony.

The moated castle was built into the main canal of the Frisian city Franeker and turned into a citadel.

Eventually the family got the state back after Albert of Saxony had lived there for several years.

Later the castle belonged to Carel van Sternsee who was married to Cammingha Luts.

The castle was passed from father to son and eventually to Eduarda Lucia Juckema who was married to Martena Duca.