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Groningen is the largest city in the north of the Netherlands. Its history goes back over a thousand years, but the first known accounts date from 1040. Groningen developed a certain autonomy with its remote location from other major cities, and over the centuries it became an important trading city with trade in not least The Hanseatic League. Groningen was for a period also the administrative city of the Friesland area, before the city first accepted the Spanish Habsburgs as regents in 1536 and was besieged in 1594, after which the city joined the united Netherlands. The city’s university was founded in 1614, and Groningen was heavily developed in the following centuries.
Today, the center of Groningen is located between canals, and there are great opportunities for lovely walks with interesting sights. The square Grote Markt is located as the center of the city, and here you can see Groningen’s neoclassical town hall, which was built 1775-1810 according to Jacob Otten Husly’s design. There is a row of typical Dutch houses on the south side of the Grote Markt, and behind the town hall you can see the Goudkantoor from 1635. The Goudkantoor was built as the seat of the tax authority in Groningen, while it got its current name in the 19th century, when the house was set up as an office for gold and silver.
In the northeast corner of the Grote Markt stands the tower Martinitoren and the church Martinikerk. The 96 meter high tower is one of Groningen’s landmarks, and it was built 1469-1482 as the third tower on the site. You can enjoy a nice view of the city from the tower, and of course you can also see the Martinikerk, Groningen’s oldest church. It was built in the 13th century and expanded in the 15th and 16th centuries.
You can see other interesting churches in the city as well such as Aa-kerk, whose name comes from the river Aa. The church was built as a chapel in the 13th century and was located in the area where traders and fishermen lived. The chapel was expanded into the current Gothic stone church in the years 1425-1495. Aa-kerk no longer functions as a church, but instead as a theater and concert hall.
There are several other things to see in the city. Just east of Aa-kerk is Groningen’s neoclassical grain exchange from 1862-1865. You can also visit the art museum Groninger Museum. The museum is beautifully located along the water at Verbindingskanaal, and here you can enjoy a fine collection of modern and contemporary art. The museum building is also worth seeing. It consists of several parts, which are designed by Philippe Starck, Alessandro Mendini and Coop Himmelb(l)au.
The water and canals around Groningen are also part of the city’s beautiful scenery, and you can, for example, take a walk along the Noorderhaven, where there is an atmospheric canal environment with gabled houses and houseboats. From here you can continue south along the equally pleasant Hoge der A. If you continue along the canals, you can see the city’s beautiful theater, Stadsschouwburg, and the beautifully landscaped garden, Prinsentuin, to the east of the center.
Amsterdam is the capital of The Netherlands and a unique experience with the its many canals and sights within walking distance in the cozy city center. The city is best experienced from the almost endless number of canals that intersect the city. The more than a thousand bridges and countless houseboats make the atmosphere something special during the tour.
Amsterdam is a beautiful city where you are never far away from the next sight in the very well-preserved city center, which was not least created by an economy that through centuries boomed from maritime trade with the whole world.
Bremen is an old Hanseatic city that offers a city center that immediately brings visitors centuries back to the time of the merchants’ overseas trade. The Weser Renaissance is the typical building style of the era and there are loads of beautiful old buildings with the 14th century town hall and the cathedral as some of the most famous.
The town hall and the cathedral are both nice sights, and you should also see Schütting and Bremen’s many large churches on your walk along the cozy streets. Universum and the Haus Atlantis with the stunning Himmelssaal are architectural gems from recent time that should be seen as well. And when on a stroll, remember to include Böttcherstraße and Schlacte in the evening.
Groningen, Netherlands
Overview of Groningen
Groningen is the largest city in the north of the Netherlands. Its history goes back over a thousand years, but the first known accounts date from 1040. Groningen developed a certain autonomy with its remote location from other major cities, and over the centuries it became an important trading city with trade in not least The Hanseatic League. Groningen was for a period also the administrative city of the Friesland area, before the city first accepted the Spanish Habsburgs as regents in 1536 and was besieged in 1594, after which the city joined the united Netherlands. The city’s university was founded in 1614, and Groningen was heavily developed in the following centuries.
Today, the center of Groningen is located between canals, and there are great opportunities for lovely walks with interesting sights. The square Grote Markt is located as the center of the city, and here you can see Groningen’s neoclassical town hall, which was built 1775-1810 according to Jacob Otten Husly’s design. There is a row of typical Dutch houses on the south side of the Grote Markt, and behind the town hall you can see the Goudkantoor from 1635. The Goudkantoor was built as the seat of the tax authority in Groningen, while it got its current name in the 19th century, when the house was set up as an office for gold and silver.
In the northeast corner of the Grote Markt stands the tower Martinitoren and the church Martinikerk. The 96 meter high tower is one of Groningen’s landmarks, and it was built 1469-1482 as the third tower on the site. You can enjoy a nice view of the city from the tower, and of course you can also see the Martinikerk, Groningen’s oldest church. It was built in the 13th century and expanded in the 15th and 16th centuries.
About the Groningen travel guide
Contents: Tours in the city + tours in the surrounding area
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Author: Stig Albeck
Publisher: Vamados.com
Language: English
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