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Groningen is the capital city of the province of Groningen in the Netherlands. It is nationally known as the "Metropolis of the North", and is with a population of 185,000 by far the largest city in that area. Groningen is a city with a diverse industry and economy and a lot of cultural institutions and activities.

Attractions

The city did not escape the devastation of the Second World War. Especially the main square, Grote Markt, was largely destroyed in april 1945, at the end of the war. However, the Martini Tower and its church, the 'Goudkantoor' (Gold office) and the city Hall were not damaged.
Turning west on the Grote Markt leads to the Vismarkt, another large city square. Behind the Korenbeurs, a medieval building which now houses a supermarket, towers the church the A-kerk, the city's second-highest church. Turning even more to the west, the canal called "Hoge der A" boasts medieval residential buildings and warehouses. Groningen's train station, (Centraal Station) is also famous for its restored arrivals hall, containing a painted high ceiling dating back from 1896.

Art, culture and nightlife

Groningen is considered to be the only real city in the northern part of the Netherlands. Although it has a relatively small population for a city, it does have a role as the main centre of this part of the country, concerning music, arts, education, business and cuisine. The earlier mentioned great number of students living in Groningen also attributes to an impressive diverse cultural scene for a city of its size

Museums

The most important and most famous museum in Groningen is the Groninger Museum. After the construction of its extravagant new home, the building has transformed into one of the most modern and innovative museums in the Netherlands. The city also has its own science museum, a comics museum and even a tobacco museum.

Theatre and music

Groningen has its own city Theatre (Stadsschouwburg), located on the Turfsingel, a big theatre and concert venue called "Martini Plaza" and another major cultural venue on the Trompsingel, called the "Oosterpoort." Then there is "Vera" located on the Oosterstraat, "Grand Theatre" on the Grote Markt and "Simplon" on the Boterdiep.

Nightlife

Groningen's nightlife is due its students population and cultural scene vibrant and remarkable for its size. Especially the Grote Markt, the Vismarkt, and the Poelestraat and Peperstraat are crowded at night, especially on Thursdays and Fridays when some bars don't close until 7 in the morning. One of the most famous and biggest places to have a drink or dance is the "Drie Gezusters," which is a complex of more than 15 areas, with a very mixed public.





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			Websites for Groningen Groningen Groningen Hotels/Accommodations & Reservations Groninger Museum - Welcome Groningen Airport Eelde - Home We have no traveler comments for Groningen, Netherlands. Help us and your fellow travelers and be the first. Click here to log your comments. Thank you. Welcome to Groningen Groningen is the capital city of the province of Groningen in the Netherlands. It is nationally known as the "Metropolis of the North", and is with a population of 185,000 by far the largest city in that area. Groningen is a city with a diverse industry and economy and a lot of cultural institutions and activities. Attractions The city did not escape the devastation of the Second World War. Especially the main square, Grote Markt, was largely destroyed in april 1945, at the end of the war. However, the Martini Tower and its church, the 'Goudkantoor' (Gold office) and the city Hall were not damaged. Turning west on the Grote Markt leads to the Vismarkt, another large city square. Behind the Korenbeurs, a medieval building which now houses a supermarket, towers the church the A-kerk, the city's second-highest church. Turning even more to the west, the canal called "Hoge der A" boasts medieval residential buildings and warehouses. Groningen's train station, (Centraal Station) is also famous for its restored arrivals hall, containing a painted high ceiling dating back from 1896. Art, culture and nightlife Groningen is considered to be the only real city in the northern part of the Netherlands. Although it has a relatively small population for a city, it does have a role as the main centre of this part of the country, concerning music, arts, education, business and cuisine. The earlier mentioned great number of students living in Groningen also attributes to an impressive diverse cultural scene for a city of its size Museums The most important and most famous museum in Groningen is the Groninger Museum. After the construction of its extravagant new home, the building has transformed into one of the most modern and innovative museums in the Netherlands. The city also has its own science museum, a comics museum and even a tobacco museum. Theatre and music Groningen has its own city Theatre (Stadsschouwburg), located on the Turfsingel, a big theatre and concert venue called "Martini Plaza" and another major cultural venue on the Trompsingel, called the "Oosterpoort." Then there is "Vera" located on the Oosterstraat, "Grand Theatre" on the Grote Markt and "Simplon" on the Boterdiep. Nightlife Groningen's nightlife is due its students population and cultural scene vibrant and remarkable for its size. Especially the Grote Markt, the Vismarkt, and the Poelestraat and Peperstraat are crowded at night, especially on Thursdays and Fridays when some bars don't close until 7 in the morning. One of the most famous and biggest places to have a drink or dance is the "Drie Gezusters," which is a complex of more than 15 areas, with a very mixed public.