Waagplein

Waagplein is in Groningen, Groningen. Waagplein is situated nearby to the building Goudkantoor, as well as near the town hall Groningen City Hall.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Martinitoren and Groningen City Hall.

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 150 metres northeast of Waagplein.

Groningen City Hall

Town hall

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Groningen City Hall is the seat of government in Groningen, the Netherlands. The city council meets in a modern room downstairs, but upstairs in the former raadszaal the Gulden Boek is kept that lists the honored citizens of the town.

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 200 metres northeast of Waagplein.