Reaklif, stone of Victory (Freisland, the Netherlands)

Reaklif – a historic monument just outside of Warns, Netherlands in the Nijefurd municipality of Fryslân province; is a symbol of Fryslân independence and their battle with the Dutch. It’s a monumental rock, that tells the tale when Count Willem IV of Holland tried to invade Fryslân in 1345. It was on this spot and in Warns that Willem and his knights were beaten comprehensively by the Fryslân and the count was killed. It is here that “1345 leawer dea as slaef” (1345 rather dead than slave) is chiseled and remembered every 26 September till 1500, and was named “Fryske Leaffrouwedei” (Frisian Blessed Virgin’s day). The power of the spot is overwhelming as it sits overlooking the large lake that is endless and could be confused with the ocean. Incredible site and monument. A must visit when in the area.

Reaklif stone

a very magical tree