Groningen
Groningen: Spectacular
The Groninger Museum takes pride of place in Groningen, dominating the tourist’s view when emerging from Groningen railway station. Bizarrely, the museum straddles three islands that are in the canal that runs past the railway station. Its stunning design is even more bizarre and is very much a work of art. Just like most modern art however, it divides opinions rather strongly. Many will fall in love with it at first sight and just as many will dislike it.
The tower of the Martini Church (Martinikerk) is the highest church tower in the whole of Groningen. It is centrally located in the Grote Markt, the main square of the city center. The views are the best you’ll get in Groningen and as such, its 97 meter climb has become the most popular place to visit in Groningen for tourists.
The museum is dedicated to the history of shipbuilding and shipping in the North of the Netherlands, covering a time span of the Middle Ages to present day. The museum is housed in two medieval buildings dating from the fifteenth century. As expected, most of the exhibits are maritime in nature including whaling, ship engines, fisheries and the life of a sailor on board a ship.
The Prinsenhof Gardens are the gardens of the of the mansion of the same name, Prinsenhof. This renaissance garden dating from 1626 features a rose garden and herb garden.
On the Western side of the Grote Markt (Great Market), is the neo-classical Stadhuis (Town Hall) dating from 1777-1810.
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