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Hidden Gems of Groningen

Explore the historical landscape of the Groningen region, from the Neolithic megalithic tombs of Noordlaren and Midlaren to the strategic defensive lines of the Helperlinie and Oudeschans. This collection features significant memorials like the Graaf Adolf Monument, commemorating the 1568 Battle of Heiligerlee, alongside the 17th-century Hortus Haren botanical garden. These sites reveal the region's evolution from prehistoric settlements and medieval fortified houses to modern commemorative spaces and serene public parks.

Hidden Gems of Groningen — 지도

Agnes Monkelbaan / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Haren Botanical Garden

Hortus Haren is a botanical garden in Haren, Groningen, Netherlands. First created in 1626 by the pharmacist Henricus Munting, it was then…

Egbert van Drielst and Hendrik Schwegman / Public domain

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Hunebed G1 Noordlaren

Neolithic megalithic passage grave belonging to the Funnelbeaker culture. It is the only intact hunebed remaining in the province of Groningen.

Wutsje / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Kasteel Selwerd

Site of a medieval fortified stone house, or steenhuis, located just outside the city of Groningen.

Michielverbeek / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Graaf Adolf Monument

A 19th-century monument in Heiligerlee commemorating Count Adolf of Nassau, who died in the 1568 Battle of Heiligerlee during the Eighty Years' War.

Gouwenaar / Public domain

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Hunebed D3 Midlaren

Neolithic burial chamber located on the Steenakkers. This well-preserved megalithic tomb of the Funnelbeaker culture is situated near its twin, D4.

A. J. van der Wal / CC BY-SA 4.0

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hunebed D4 Hunenborg

Megalithic tomb located adjacent to a farmhouse in Midlaren. This Neolithic passage grave is part of the Drenthe group of hunebedden.

Wutsje / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Helperlinie

An 18th-century defensive line, also known as the Line of Helpman, constructed south of Groningen to protect the city from artillery fire.

Hardscarf / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Hunebed G3

Former site of a Neolithic megalithic tomb in Glimmen. Though the stones are no longer present, the location remains a significant archaeological site.

Hardscarf / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Voormalige locatie Huis Bijma

Historical site of a former 'borg' or fortified manor house in the Westerkwartier region, previously known as Huis te Faan.

Gerardus / Public domain

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Gorechtpark

Public park in Midden-Groningen featuring walking paths, water features, and landscaped green spaces.

Ronn / Public domain

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Joods Monument

Memorial in Hoogezand created by artist Lucas Klein to honor the local Jewish community.

Henricus Carolinus van Bijler / Public domain

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Niekerk, Westerkwartier

Niekerk is a village in Westerkwartier municipality also in the Dutch province of Groningen.

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Oudeschans

Oudeschans is a small village with a population of around 100 in the municipality of Westerwolde in the province of Groningen in the…