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Groningen city - Groningen

The capital of the province of the same name. Once a small settlement, built by Saxons from Drenthe on land they conquered over the Frisians, and now the biggest city of the northern provinces. Actually, it once was so powerful that it managed to prevent other cities nearby from developing. Which is why the rest of the province is still very much an agricultural one, with lots of small villages with amazing churches which I might tell you about later.
The city is very popular among students, perhaps because they find more bars here on a square kilometre than anywhere else in the country, but of course also for the university. But I was here for its architecture. Check the Must see activities and the travelogue!

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  • Pros:Many interesting buildings
  • Cons:So far away
  • Last visit to Groningen: Jul 2002
  • Intro Updated Mar 12, 2003
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Groningen: Martinikerk - Groningen Martinikerk Things to Do (7)

The Martini church, with its huge gothic tower, one of the tallest in the country. The church itself is an unusually big... more travel advice

Groningen: Der-Aakerk - Groningen Der-Aakerk Things to Do (7)

Another big gothic church is the Der-Aakerk, named like that because it was built near the river Aa. Note how the tower... more travel advice

Groningen: hospital chapel - Groningen Medieval hospital Things to Do (7)

Should you find this place, don't forget to open the door and take a look in the courtyard. This used to be a medieval... more travel advice

Groningen: St. Jozef's church - Groningen St. Jozef's church Things to Do (7)

The Roman Catholic St. Jozef's church dates from 1886-1887 and was designed by P.J.H. Cuypers with the assistance of his... more travel advice

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    jo104's Profile Photo
    Oct 13, 2006 at 7:55 AM

    Interesting places for me to look out for when I visit here I believe its a nice town

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    SzaraManisha's Profile Photo
    Mar 12, 2003 at 3:26 AM

    Im just on time reading it, great help, especially that at the moment i stay in groningen, good piece of information

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    nighthawk's Profile Photo
    Mar 3, 2003 at 3:38 AM

    great pics and info of the town i live nearby!

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