Open Torendag

The Martini Tower on the Grote Markt in Groningen will be open the coming Saturday (10th June 2017) to the public for free. At 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00 you can join an excursion to climb up the tower to the bells.

The event is part of the provinces annual Open Torendag, organised by Stichting Oude Groninger Kerken (SOGK). In addition to the Martini Tower, the following church towers will be open to the public.

  • Appingedam toren Nicolaï-kerk
  • Veendam toren Grote kerk
  • Middelstum toren Hippolytuskerk
  • Heiligerlee Klokkengieterijmuseum
  • Winschoten toren de “Olle Witte”
  • Hornhuizen
  • Termunten
  • Uitwierde
  • Baflo
  • Den Andel
  • Eenrum
  • Noordbroek
  • Oldehove
  • Saaxumhuizen
  • Tolbert
  • Loppersum
  • Noordwolde
  • Stedum

Credit & Attributions

This articles was written by Stephanie Fermor for publication on the Connect International website.
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Martini Tower Bell, copyright Stephanie Fermor