Martinitoren - Groningen
Right in the centre of Groningen stands the over 96-metre Martinitoren. Its first predecessor was built in the 13th century and was ‘only’ 30 metres high. In 1408, the tower was destroyed by lightning. In 1452, a second tower was built, partly made of stone. But alas: in 1465, lightning struck the wooden part, eventually causing the tower to collapse again. The current tower was originally taller than it is today. According to folktales, it was even 127 metres, but a height of 102 metres is more likely. When the Spaniards and the Walloon troops left Groningen in 1577, picket guns were lit at the top of the tower. Unfortunately, this caused the tower to catch fire and 69 metres of the tower remained. Restoration was decided, but due to the Eighty Years' War, it took until 1627 before the tower was restored.
Martinitoren
Martinikerkhof 3
9712 JG
Groningen
Contact details
T: 050-3139741
E: info@vvvgroningen.nl
W: https://toerisme.groningen.nl/
| Opening hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 13:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
