Car Hire Groningen Downtown - Mini guide to Groningen Downtown

Groningen is the capitol city of the Groningen municipality and has a large university. The city is filled with history and culture. The downtown area of Groningen is especially beautiful with spectacular waterways and architecture. The Groningen downtown area is an excellent choice for a romantic get away or a family vacation.

Archeologists and historians have found remains which date the city back to the third century. The area of Groningen was an influential trade area and, thus, enjoyed its’ independence until it took sides with Spain during the Eighty Years War of 1594. The University was originally established as a religious school in downtown Groningen in the year of 1614.

The University of Groningen is located in the downtown area. It is the second oldest university in the Netherlands and has been home to a Nobel Prize winner, the first Dutch female student to attend college, and an astronaut. Because of the university’s location; the Groningen downtown area has a rich night life scene.

Families will enjoy the world class museums which the Groningen downtown area has to offer. There is an excellent art museum housing a treasure trove of Dutch masters. Children will enjoy the science museum and the comic museum. Other family activities include boat rides and tulip gardens.

An unique feature of the Groningen downtown area is that most inhabitants choose to cycle their way around town. The government there has gone to great lengths to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians. Visitors not wishing to walk or bicycle are encouraged to take public transportation. For those who want to have the convenience of their own car and not wanting to rely on public transport there is always the option of renting a hire car. There are many companies to choose who all provide quality but cheap car rental.

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