Saint Anthony Almshouse, Groningen – St. Joseph Church loop from Haren

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Netherlands

Groningen

Haren

Saint Anthony Almshouse, Groningen – St. Joseph Church loop from Haren

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170

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Saint Anthony Almshouse, Groningen – St. Joseph Church loop from Haren

00:30

8.83km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.28 km for 80 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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37 m

Saint Anthony Almshouse, Groningen

Highlight • Historical Site

Already in 1517, these inns were founded on behalf of the city of Groningen. In the course of time there were different uses. Now it is used again as a living area and guest houses. It is a listed building and as it is called in the Netherlands National Monument.
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4.46 km

St. Joseph Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St. Josef Church, built in 1885 to 1887 in Neo-Gothic style with a tower of 78 meters

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4.56 km

St. Joseph's Cathedral (Sint-Jozefkathedraal), Groningen

Highlight • Religious Site

For the location of this second Catholic church in the city (the first was Saint Martin), the southeast side of the city was chosen. A neighborhood was just under construction (the Oosterpoort), especially for workers.
That is why the church was named after St. Joseph, carpenter and patron of the workmen. The church was designed by P.J.H. Cuypers. He turned it into an elegant neo-gothic structure with a high, slender tower. The interior was initially quite austere. At the dedication in 1887, the walls were plastered white with only a few decorations. Thanks to donations, the decoration became richer over time. For example, the windows were replaced by stained glass and bells were added to the tower. The tower's nickname is Drunkards' Tower, because its hexagonal shape makes two bells visible from any position. The official name of the church is the Cathedral Church of St.H. Martinus and Joseph.

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