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There are many Groningen sights to visit, as the city has plenty of museums, historic buildings, parks ,and gardens to explore. It is also worth it to take an afternoon to just walk around and get to know the city a bit.

At the corner of Grote Market is Martinikerk. This is the oldest church in the city, and has one of the most beautiful towers. The church is named after Saint Martin of Tours. You can find different architectural styles in the church, as it has been renovated and sections have been rebuilt over the years. Most of the roof and the walls are from the original building.

The Synagogue is one of the few still left in the city. It was originally a mosque but is now home to a school and exhibition space. There was once a thriving Jewish community but only a small amount managed to survive the Holocaust. The wooden roof of the Synagogue is particularly beautiful.

You cannot miss the Groningen Museum ,as it is found on three islands situated in the middle of the canal across from the train station. The design of the museum is interesting, and people tend to love it or hate it. The museum was designed by three different architects, one for each section. This is why the building is so unique.

Another great museum is Noordelijk Scheepvaartmuseum. The museum is found in what was once a brewery, and you will find that walking through the 18 different rooms is a bit like going through a maze. Some of the main highlights include the replica of the Paramaribo church, models of the local shipyards, and three rooms that contain the Niemeyer Tobacco Museum.

A lovely garden to explore is the Prinsenhof Gardens. These gardens belong to a 16th-century mansion, which today is a hotel. The gardens are found at the northeast side of the city. This is an excellent spot to take a break from the city and relax. The original gardens followed French and British design, and much of them have been restored to their former glory.

The University is one of the oldest in the Netherlands and was founded in 1614. There are many university buildings within and outside of the city, and many of them are also classified as historic buildings. In particular, you should not miss the Academiegebouw, which has a tower.

If you like strolling through markets, then do not miss Grote Markt and Vismarkt. Grote Markt is the great market where you can find souvenirs, stalls, shops, cafes and restaurants. Vismarkt is the old fish market, as Groningen was--and still is--an important port.