Tours in Groningen, the Netherlands

  • Among the countries located in Western Europe, the Netherlands is particularly popular with Russian tourists. Last-minute tours to Holland in July and other months of the summer season are quite affordable, and during one trip they allow you to get acquainted with almost all significant cities of this country, including Groningen. It is located in the northeastern part of the Netherlands, at some distance from other large settlements. According to the latest statistics, Groningen currently has about 184,000 inhabitants, and the total area of the territory it occupies is approximately 84 square kilometers. This city is known primarily as a major university center: students and staff of local higher education institutions make up about a third of its population.The earliest written mention of Groningen that has come down to our days dates back to 1040, but historians knowingly claim (and this is confirmed by the results of archaeological excavations) that the first settlements appeared in the area where the city is now located as early as the fourth millennium BC. By the 12th century, Groningen had become a fairly large shopping center and was surrounded by a city wall. In the 15th century, it experienced a period of prosperity and was the de facto administrative center of the province of Friesland. In 1614, a university was founded in this city, which is now one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands.Today, Groningen is a fairly large city by Dutch standards, where life is very dynamic. In fairness, it is worth noting that there are not so many tourists in it, but they nevertheless occur, and more and more of our compatriots can be found among them every year.In the very center of Groningen is its main square, the Grote Markt, where regular fairs were held during the Middle Ages. Most of the surrounding buildings were severely destroyed during the Second World War, and had to be painstakingly restored after it ended. On this square stands the church of St. Martin, built in the 13th century and is a true symbol of the city. It is a majestic building in the Gothic style, and its interiors are decorated with magnificent wall paintings depicting various biblical subjects. The architectural ensemble of St. Martin's Church includes a magnificent bell tower built in the 15th century. Another notable religious building in this Dutch city is the Aa Church.Curious travelers coming to Groningen do not miss the opportunity to visit the numerous museums of this city. The City Museum, the Northern Maritime Museum, the Anatomical Museum, the Anthropological Museum and the Namengersky Tobacco Museum are particularly popular among them.It should be noted that the historical center of Groningen, where most of its attractions are located, is quite compact, and it is best to move around it on foot or by bike. There are so many two-wheeled vehicles there that in terms of their number per capita, Groningen may well compete with cities located somewhere in Southeast Asia. Tourists can rent bicycles at the hotels where they stay, and for a nominal fee.In recent years, travel to the Netherlands has become significantly cheaper and has become available to a much wider range of our compatriots than before. Just like cheap trips to Germany, tours to the Country of Tulips are in high demand, and their purchase does not seriously damage the family budgets of even those Russians who cannot yet boast a high level of income. So, we have listed the sports and casino bonus rules in this section. The bookmaker 1win offers several options for using the 1win promo code claim a 500% bonus up to 130$ on sports betting and 30% cashback on casino games today. With the 1win sports deposit bonus, you can get 500% of your deposit as a welcome bonus after using the bonus code 1win. Participating in this offer has no minimum deposit limit. With all the details of 1win welcome bonuses for sports betting and casino games, let us now give you quick steps to claim them.
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