Prinsenhof Groningen

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A fabulous rebirth of a medieval monastery, 16th-century residence of the Nassau viceroys (de stadhouders), military hospital and TV station, this luxurious hotel oozes history from every last burnt-red brick. Each of the 34 rooms is different, with some overlooking the romantic Prinsentuin gardens or imposing Martinitoren. Find the Grand Café within the original chapel (1436), complete with stained glass and huge windows.


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1. Prinsentuin

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Take a breather at the serene gardens of Prinsenhof, a 15th-century mansion-turned–luxury hotel with peaceful Renaissance-style gardens fragranced with…

2. Martinikerk

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This huge 16th-century church commands the northeast corner of Grote Markt. The iconic church and its tower, Martinitoren, are among the few remnants of…

3. Martinitoren

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A climb up 251 steep and spiralling stone steps to the summit of this elegant, 96m-tall medieval tower (1482) rewards with grand views – and worrisome…

4. Forum Cultural Centre

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Groningen's landmark cultural centre - home to the city's tourist office, library, five cinemas, exhibition spaces, the Nederlands Stripmuseum and a…

5. Nieuwe Markt

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This dynamic city's most ambitious redevelopment project to date, the gleaming 'New Market' square is slated to become an A-lister hub for alfresco…

6. Grote Markt

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The main square holds some gems, of which the Town Hall, dating from 1810, is the most dazzling. The string of cafes along the south side are perpetually…

7. Town Hall

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The Town Hall is an eye-catching building on the Grote Markt. It was built in 1810.

8. Academiegebouw

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The stunning, Dutch Renaissance Academiegebouw is the main building of the university, with a breathtaking, richly decorated exterior from 1909.