Sights in Groningen City
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Synagogues
There are a few working synagogues left in the country. It began life a century ago as a mosque (the light arches and minarets are dead giveaways) but now houses a school and temporary exhibition space; its beautifully restored wooden ceiling is one of the interior’s highlights.
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Noordelijk Scheepvaartmuseum
The Noordelijk Scheepvaartmuseum is well funded and well organised. The museum is laid out over several floors of buildings that once comprised a 16th-century distillery. Just getting through the labyrinth of 18 rooms is an adventure in itself and guarantees an excellent workout.
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Martinikerk
The 16th-century Martinikerk is at the northern corner of the Grote Markt. Its tower, the Martinitoren, is 96m tall and is considered to have one of the most finely balanced profiles in the country. A climb to the top yields stellar views.
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Groninger Museum
Occupying three islands in the middle of the canal in front of the station, the museum is, at the very least, a striking structure that will draw an opinion from any observer. Opinions vary wildly.
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Prinsenhof Gardens
If you're exploring the northeastern corner of the city, take a breather at the serene Prinsenhof Gardens, the gardens of a 16th-century mansion.
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Gardens
Take a breather at the serene gardens of Prinsenhof, a 16th-century mansion.
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Town Hall
The Town Hall is an eye-catching building on the Grote Markt which dates back to 1810.
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