Groningen Tickets

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Better known as the Metropolis of the North, the city of Groningen is the only large city in the province of Groningen, Netherlands. Informally, it is referred to as the Stad by the local residents. It is also known as the MartiniStad since it is home to the Martini Tower. This city dates back to ancient times. The oldest archeological traces indicate that the city existed between 3900 - 3700 BC. However written documental evidence indicates the city's existence to be around 1000 BC. However, proper settlements date back to only around the 3rd century AD. The city sprang in importance around the 13th century serving as a trade centre. A wall was built around it by the residents highlighting the city's importance. Groningen further rose in stature in the 15th century when it served as the control centre for the province of Friesland. It was also during these times that the Martini Tower was built which was the tallest building in Europe at that time. The city's biggest mistake was to become an ally of the Spanish in the Eighty Years War since that cost it its independence. However, it later joined forces with the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands.

The University of Groningen was built in the early 17th century and as the city underwent rapid expansion, a new city wall was constructed. The city withstood a severe attack in the Third Anglo-Dutch War in the late 17th century and also bore through the World War II devastation although it did not escape the destruction. A particularly interesting fact about the city is the fact that more than half intercity transportation is accounted for by bicycles. It is for this very fact that the city is also referred to as World Cycling City. The city also supports and encourages traveling via bicycles. There are numerous bicycle and pedestrian tracks networked within the city. So one thing tat you can't miss here is physical exercise; the city will definitely improve your health.

The city is accessible via road, rail and bus service. It is served by three train stations that link the city to all other major cities of the country. The A7 and A8 motorways connect the city to Utrecht and Friesland, Amsterdam and Winschoten. The city bus service is provided by Arriva and the city is also air accessible with an airport located 10 kilometers south of the city. The city has a climate that suits people form all walks of life. Generally moderate temperatures are prevalent with slightly warmer summers and cool winters. Temperatures remain around 30 C in summers and above freezing point in winters with occassional frost bites. Rains are abundant with yearly precipitation touching some 900 mm (average figure).

Groningen is a university city. The University of Groningen is the hub for cultural, art and music development of the city. it has over the years produced the first astronaut and the first female student of the country. The city museum is a must see. With its recent renovation by architect Alessandro Mendini the Groningen Museum is a true work of a great mind. Besides the city museum, it is also home to the university museum, tobacco museum, maritime museum and a comics museum. Groningen is a live patron of theatre and music. It is home to various wellknown theatres as Oosperoot, Grand Theatre, Vera , Simplon apart from the city theatre the Martini Plaza. The city also serves as host each year to artists from across Europe in the Eurosonic Festival.

Nightlife of the city is high and vibrant and mainly rests upon the shoulders of the student population. Peperstraat, Vismarkt, poelestraat and the Grote Markt are heavily crowded with beer in the rounds, a high din of voices and occasional high-pitched laughter. This is ?the' place for the youngsters of today. It was for its vibrant nightlife that the city of Groningen was declared the best city centre in 2006. Once you enter the city, do not be surprised by an occasional, strangely sweet smell. The city houses the sugar factory that produces around 400,000 tones of sugar, per annum. The factory, managed by CSM, produces beet sugar. The city also houses a football stadium- Euroborg at FC Groningen-that was inaugurated in the year 2006 with plans for extension under consideration, in addition to the old stadium- Oosterpark Stadium. Well, if this doesn't allure you then nothing will. Reserve a Groningen Ticket before they are sold out and you are too late!

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