Academy Building

Academy Building is an university building in Groningen, Groningen. Academy Building is situated nearby to University of Groningen, as well as near the university Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society.

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Type: University building
Description: university building in Groningen
Also known as: “Academiegebouw”, “Academiegebouw (Groningen)”, and “rijksmonumentnummer 485446”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include University Museum and Martinitoren.

University Museum

Museum

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University Museum is situated 150 metres south of Academy Building.

Martinitoren

Scenic viewpoint

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The Martinitoren is the tallest church steeple in the city of Groningen, Netherlands, and the bell tower of the Martinikerk. The tower is located at the north-eastern corner of the Grote Markt. Martinitoren is situated 360 metres east of Academy Building.

Martinikerk

Church

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The Martinikerk is the oldest church in Groningen, Netherlands. The church and its associated tower are named after Saint Martin of Tours, the patron saint of the Bishopric of Utrecht to which Groningen belonged. Martinikerk is situated 400 metres east of Academy Building.