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University of Groningen

The University of Groningen, located in the city of Groningen, was founded in 1614. It is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands as well as one of its largest. Since its inception more than 100,000 students have graduated. It is a member of the distinguished Coimbra Group. In April 2012, according to the results of the International Student Barometer, the University of Groningen has been voted the best University of the Netherlands.

Located at 53.2192, 6.56278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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University of Groningen, Universities in the Netherlands, Coimbra Group, Supercomputer sites, 1614 establishments, Educational institutions established in the 1610s, Buildings and structures in Groningen (city), Public universities in the Netherlands

Ems-Occidental

Ems-Occidental is the name of a département of the First French Empire in the present Netherlands and Germany. It is named after the river Ems. It was formed in 1810, when the Kingdom of Holland was annexed by France. Its territory corresponds more or less with the present Dutch provinces Groningen and Drenthe. Its capital was Groningen. The département was subdivided into the following arrondissements and cantons: Groningen, cantons: Groningen (2 cantons), Hoogezand, Leek and Zuidhorn.

Located at 53.2167, 6.56667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Groninger Studentencorps Vindicat atque Polit

The Groninger Studenten Corps Vindicat atque Polit (Latin for Maintain and Refine) is the oldest Dutch student association and was founded on February the 4th, 1815 as a reaction to attacks on students from local citizens. The first rector of the senate was B.J. Winter. Nowadays Vindicat is the largest student organization in Groningen, a city in the North of The Netherlands, with nearly 2500 members.

Located at 53.2187, 6.56854 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Martinikerk (Groningen)

The Martinikerk is the oldest church in Groningen, The Netherlands. The church and its associated tower are named after Saint Martin of Tours (316–397), the patron saint of the Archbishopric of Utrecht to which Groningen belongs. The church has been a cathedral for a short period during the first bishopric of Groningen (1559–1594). The origins of the Martinikerk are a cruciform church built in the 13th century, which was extended in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Located at 53.2192, 6.56833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Martinitoren

The Martinitoren (Martini Tower) is the highest church steeple in the city of Groningen, The Netherlands. The tower is located at the north-eastern corner of the Grote Markt (Main Market Square), is part of the Martinikerk (Martini Church). The tower contains a brick spiral staircase consisting of 260 steps, and the carillon within the tower contains 62 bells. It is considered one of the main tourist attractions of Groningen and offers a view over the city and surrounding area.

Located at 53.2192, 6.568 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1482, Towers completed in the 15th century, 15th-century church buildings, Churches in the Netherlands, Towers in the Netherlands, Rijksmonuments in Groningen (province), Buildings and structures in Groningen (city), Inclined towers, Visitor attractions in Groningen (province)

Groninger Forum

The Groninger Forum is a project that is beginning in the city of Groningen, the Netherlands, with a planned completion in 2016. The east side of Groningen's Grote Markt was destroyed in World War II, and was replaced with buildings that have long since lost their appeal. The Groninger Forum is a new institute that will overlook the Grote Markt instead of the current buildings. It is a centre for knowledge and culture, containing the archives and a debate centre.

Located at 53.2188, 6.57024 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Goudkantoor

The Goudkantoor (English: Gold Office) is a building built in 1635 and located on Waagstraat near the Grote Markt (Main Square) in Groningen, Netherlands. Originally it was built as an office for the receiver of the province of Groningen when it was called Collectehuis. The text on the building, Date Caesari quae sunt Caesaris refers to the original function. The coat of arms of the city of Groningen is located on the building.

Located at 53.2183, 6.56611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Prinsentuin (Groningen)

The Prinsentuin (English: Prince's garden) or, Prinsenhoftuin is a garden built in renaissance style that is located in Groningen, behind the Prinsenhof This Garden consists of a rose garden, a herb garden, a part with berceaus and a sundial on the wall above the entrance. The letters 'W' and 'A', the beginletters of stadtholder Willem Frederik of Nassau and his wife Albertine Agnes of Nassau, are planted in the Prinsentuin to, using hedges.

Located at 53.2217, 6.56889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Der Aa-kerk

The Der Aa-kerk is one of two church buildings dating from the Middle Ages in the centre of the city of Groningen, The Netherlands.

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Broerkerk

The Broerkerk in Groningen, The Netherlands was a Medieval church connected to the Franciscan cloister in Groningen. The church was situated in the Broerstraat in Groningen. The Broerkerk was the first church in the town used by the Protestants. In 1702 Arp Schnitger built an organ for the Broerekerk in Groningen. For the organ he used pipe-work from the previous instrument built by Hendrick Hermans van Loon in 1679. In 1815 the organ was moved by J.W.

Located at 53.2189, 6.56306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Churches in the Netherlands, Buildings and structures in Groningen (city), Demolished buildings and structures

Muller (restaurant)

Muller is a restaurant located in Groningen, in the Netherlands. It is a fine dining restaurant that is awarded one Michelin star in the period 1997-2012. GaultMillau did not award any points, due to the recent change of course but kept the restaurant in the Guide. Muller was founded in 1991 by Frank Verbeek and Jacques Muller. They hired Jean-Michel Hengge, formerly of Les Quatre Saisons, to do the cooking. In 1992 he bought the restaurant.

Located at 53.2182, 6.56218 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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City hall, Groningen

The Groningen City Hall is the seat of government in Groningen. The city council meets in a modern room downstairs, but upstairs in the former raadszaal the Gulden Boek is kept that lists the honored citizens of the town.

Located at 53.2183, 6.56667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Groningen (city), City and town halls in the Netherlands, Rijksmonuments in Groningen (province), Government buildings completed in 1810