Martinitoren — Attraction in Groningen

We went here on Open Monument Day and it was crowded, but didn't take too long to get in. The biggest confusion with everyone seemed to be that the coins needed for entrance had to be bought at the Tourist Information Center across the street on the Grote Markt (don't know if this applies to every other day, too). The tower has a limit on people entering, so if one person leaves, another one can go in. Since the stairs are very narrow and the rooms on different levels of the tower very small, this is a good thing. There are certain times (look at the sign at the entrance) when the bells are being operated and they even let you pull the ropes yourself!

We were lucky with the very top platform being open to visit, apparently this is not always the case or at least not at all hours of the day. From there you get a great view of Groningen from above. Definitely worth climbing all...

The Martinitoren is the tallest church steeple in the city of Groningen and the bell tower of the Martinikerk . You can enter and climb the 251 steps(out of 311) of the 97 meter high tower. The Martinitoren consists of three levels, of which the first two are accessible.If you decide to climb the Martinitoren, there are multiple stops on the way , in one of those stops , you can ring (digitally) the bells and hear the different sounds they make. The last stop on top of Martinitoren gives you a breathtaking 360⁰ amazing view...

Interesting architecture, excellent view, nice souvenir shop, clean, it's interesting that you are able to do your own 3D print on one of the floors and able to take it with you after you are done, while they guide you and teach you about the procedure, with a small fee. Didn't try it because I was short on time, but I talked with a very polite young guy with excellent use of English, who explained everything, and I also watched as some models were being printed. Definitely...