Groningen is the capital city of the northeastern province Groningen in the Netherlands.
It is the largest city in the north of the Netherlands.
The city is nationally known as the "Metropolis of the North" and as "Martinistad" referring to the Martinitoren.
In the late Middle Ages, the city was part of the Hanseatic League.
The inner city was severely damaged during the liberation in April 1945, after the 2nd World War . In total, over 300 buildings in the city went lost by the war, including the entire northern and eastern side of the Market Square. The symbol of the city, the Martini Tower and its church were spared, as well as the Gold Office and City Hall.
The main station from 1896 is known as one of the most beautiful stations in the Netherlands.
This video shows only a small part this interesting city.
9 сен 2024