Aduard Abbey

#100 among destinations in the Netherlands

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Aduard Abbey is a former Cistercian abbey in the village of Aduard about 8 kilometres to the north-west of Groningen in the Netherlands, founded in 1192 and dissolved in 1580. ()

Local name: Abdij van Aduard Coordinates: 53°15'23"N, 6°27'37"E

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Aduard Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Noordelijk Scheepvaartmuseum, Martiniplaza, Martinitoren, Noorderplantsoen.

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Museum, Specialty museum
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Sport venue, Sport
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Landmark Gothic church dating from 1220
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4.5 miSE
Park
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Museum, Specialty museum
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City hall, Architecture
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Cafe, Park
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Universities and schools
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Windmill
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