Martinitoren Groningen - Sights

The Martinitoren is an iconic tower located in the heart of the city of Groningen in the Netherlands. It is one of the tallest towers in the Netherlands and is named after Saint Martinus van Tours, the patron saint of the city. The tower is 97 meters high and has 311 steps to reach the top.

The construction of the Martinitoren started in the 15th century and lasted about 200 years. The tower has had various functions over the years, including as a watchtower, clock tower and fire tower. Today, the Martinitoren is still used as a clock tower and is an important landmark of the city of Groningen.

There are four bells in the tower, the largest of which, the Martini, weighs no less than 12,500 kilograms and is considered one of the largest clocks in the Netherlands. Visitors can climb the tower and enjoy the panoramic view of the city of Groningen and the surrounding areas.

The Martinitoren is an important cultural and historical landmark of Groningen and attracts thousands of visitors from the Netherlands and abroad every year.< /p>