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Groningen Netherlands

The city of Groningen lies in the north of The Netherlands in the province with the same name, Groningen. The city is capital of this province. The city has a population of about 180,000 inhabitants.

The city houses the Groningen University and has a large student population, making it a vibrant city with a good nightlife.

In 1994 the "Groninger Museum" was opened, designed by the famous architects Mendini, Himmelblau and Starck. It is a modern building and the museum houses expositions of mostly modern art.

Old city map of Groningen by Joan Blaeu 1650
See Location, Map and Satellite images of the city of Groningen in the Netherlands

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