Organ in the Aa-kerk in Groningen, Groningen

Name: Organ in the Aa-kerk in Groningen
Address: Groningen, Netherlands

#21 among attractions in Groningen

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Organ in the Aa-kerk in Groningen, Groningen

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The west gallery organ in the Aa-kerk in Groningen was built by Arp Schnitger in 1699–1702. Originally built for the Academiekerk in Groningen it was moved to the Aa-kerk in 1815. Today it has 40 stops on three manuals and pedal, and is a monument of European significance. ()

Coordinates: 53°12'59"N, 6°33'44"E

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Binnenstad (Binnenstad-Zuid)Groningen Netherlands

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Organ in the Aa-kerk in Groningen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Groninger Museum, Noordelijk Scheepvaartmuseum, Martiniplaza, Martinitoren.

~1680 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
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Museum, Specialty museum
Noordelijk Scheepvaartmuseum, Groningen
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Sport venue, Sport
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~1750 ftNE
Landmark Gothic church dating from 1220
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0.6 miNW
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~1280 ftW
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0.9 miS
53°12'13"N • 6°34'10"E
Papiermolen, Groningen
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~1880 ftNE
Landmark church dating back to 800 A.D.
Martinikerk, Groningen
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0.5 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Joseph Cathedral, Groningen
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~410 ftN
Gothic architecture, Church, Theater
Der Aa-kerk, Groningen
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~1330 ftNE
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Which popular attractions are close to Organ in the Aa-kerk in Groningen?

Nearby attractions include Korenbeurs, Groningen (2 min walk), Der Aa-kerk, Groningen (2 min walk), Noordelijk Scheepvaartmuseum, Groningen (3 min walk), University of Groningen, Groningen (6 min walk).

How to get to Organ in the Aa-kerk in Groningen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Organ in the Aa-kerk in Groningen:

Bus

Emmaplein • Lines: 19, 7, 9 (6 min walk)
Westerhaven • Lines: 139, 19, 35, 39, 7, 8, 9 (6 min walk)

Train

Groningen (10 min walk)
Groningen Noord (26 min walk)