Groninger Studentencorps Vindicat atque Polit, Student society at Grote Markt, Groningen, Netherlands.
Groninger Studentencorps Vindicat atque Polit is a student society at Grote Markt in Groningen that provides a home for thousands of students. The Mutua Fides building contains multiple floors with spaces designed for different activities like socializing, dining, and studying together.
The society was founded in 1815 to ease tensions between students and local citizens and became the first recognized student organization in the Netherlands. It set an example for how students could live and work together that continues to shape university life today.
The organization shapes student life through traditions and celebrations that happen throughout the year in the building and surrounding area. Students from different fields of study gather here for shared meals and events that strengthen their sense of belonging to a close-knit community.
The location sits centrally on the square and is easy to reach on foot from different parts of the city. The building opens during daytime hours for visitors, though some areas remain reserved for members only.
A miniature model of the original building stands in the amusement park Madurodam as a memorial to its importance in Dutch student culture. This tiny replica shows how the organization grew beyond its local role to become a symbol of student identity in the country.
Inception: 1815
Website: http://vindicat.nl
GPS coordinates: 53.21861,6.56833
Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:05
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