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Loppersum, Medieval village in Groningen, Netherlands

Loppersum extends across 26 square kilometers of land with traditional Dutch architecture, farmlands, and a central shopping street near the railway station.

The settlement originated as Loppesheim in 945, developing around a church built in 800, with the current Petrus and Paulus Church dating from 1217.

The village maintains protected status for its historical center, featuring the largest parish church in the Fivelingo region and numerous preserved 19th-century buildings.

The village offers various amenities including a swimming pool, sports facilities, two primary schools, shops, and regular train connections to Groningen and Delfzijl.

The area contains a saltwater swimming pool established in 1933, utilizing ancient underground saltwater pumped directly from a natural well.

Location: Groningen

Capital city: Loppersum

Elevation above the sea: 1 m

Shares border with: Eemsmond, Appingedam

Website: http://loppersum.nl

GPS coordinates: 53.31670,6.73330

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:39

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