Martinitoren, Gothic church tower at Grote Markt, Netherlands.
The Martinitoren rises 97 meters above Groningen's center, featuring intricate stone decorations and a spiral staircase with 260 steps.
Construction of the current tower began in 1469 and reached completion in 1482, following two previous towers destroyed by lightning strikes.
The tower contains 62 bells in its carillon and displays three figures above its entrance: Bernlef, Saint Martinus, and Rudolf Agricola.
Visitors can climb the tower's steps to reach observation points that provide expansive views across the city of Groningen and surrounding areas.
The foundation extends only three meters deep, causing the tower to tilt approximately 0.6 meters from its vertical axis.
Location: Groningen
Inception: 1482
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Height: 97 m
Part of: Martinikerk
Address: Martinikerkhof 1, Groningen 9712JG
GPS coordinates: 53.21917,6.56806
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:42
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