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Almshouses
Of all the old Dutch towns, Amsterdam, Leiden and Groningen possess the greatest number of almshouses. Due to these islands of tranquillity, the inner city of Groningen has remained a pleasant residential area. It is possible to make a walking tour past the Groningen Gasthuizen (Almshouses).
Historical buildings
Groningen is a city with many faces. For the Dutch, Groningen is in the first place a student-city, but a rich history has also provided the city with historical buildings, courtyards and of course 'Uncle Loek's Horse'. Modern architecture can also be found, and Goningen's sporty side reflects in the fact that it has been chosen 'world's best bicycling city.
Architecture
Many newspaper articles, both national and international, have been devoted to the renowned Museum of Groningen. Buildings such as the remarkable yet reserved Public Library, the 'organic' Gasunie headquarters, the nostalgic Waagstraat project and the painstakingly restored railway station have also been singled out as architectural treasures in their own right. For each, the City consciously chose an architect of international repute. Their work has enhanced both the quality of life and the allure of Groningen.
Museums
Groningen's many and varied museums are bound to provide a few surprises. They include the Museum of Groningen, the Anatomical Museum, the Northern Maritime Museum, the Niemeijer Tobacco Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Gerardus van der Leeuw Anthropological Museum, the Museum of Graphic Arts and the University Museum.
Of all the old Dutch towns, Amsterdam, Leiden and Groningen possess the greatest number of almshouses. Due to these islands of tranquillity, the inner city of Groningen has remained a pleasant residential area. It is possible to make a walking tour past the Groningen Gasthuizen (Almshouses).
Historical buildings
Groningen is a city with many faces. For the Dutch, Groningen is in the first place a student-city, but a rich history has also provided the city with historical buildings, courtyards and of course 'Uncle Loek's Horse'. Modern architecture can also be found, and Goningen's sporty side reflects in the fact that it has been chosen 'world's best bicycling city.
Architecture
Many newspaper articles, both national and international, have been devoted to the renowned Museum of Groningen. Buildings such as the remarkable yet reserved Public Library, the 'organic' Gasunie headquarters, the nostalgic Waagstraat project and the painstakingly restored railway station have also been singled out as architectural treasures in their own right. For each, the City consciously chose an architect of international repute. Their work has enhanced both the quality of life and the allure of Groningen.
Museums
Groningen's many and varied museums are bound to provide a few surprises. They include the Museum of Groningen, the Anatomical Museum, the Northern Maritime Museum, the Niemeijer Tobacco Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Gerardus van der Leeuw Anthropological Museum, the Museum of Graphic Arts and the University Museum.
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