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The Metropole of the North
Groningen is the major city of the Northern Netherlands and, with a population of 186,000, the eighth largest city in the Netherlands. Groningen boasts a level of amenities which can only be found in major cities. Institutions such as the University and the University Medical Center Groningen make Groningen the regional centre for more than half a million people.
Nature
It is easy to feel 'at home' in Groningen. It is like a spacious and comfortable detached house with 'all mod cons'. Yet on your very doorstep are the wide open expanses of nature in all its glory.
Entertainment a-plenty
The city centre boasts no fewer than 160 bars, cafés and discotheques, and scores of open-air terraces on which to enjoy a balmy summer evening. There is something for everyone - from the traditional Dutch 'brown café' to the trendiest hi-tech. And because Groningen is the 'youngest' city in the Netherlands (there are many students and over half the population are under thirty-five) these bars are not only lively at weekends, but on weekdays as well. Groningen was elected 'Best Inner City 2007'.
The draw of history
Of course, the city centre is not all bars and cafés. It is also a district in which people live, work, shop and soak up a little culture. It is rich in history and offers plenty for the visitor to see. The central square, Grote Markt, has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years.
