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Bourtange
is a magnificent fortified town, near the border with Germany. During the Eighty Years'War the city of Groningen was captured by the Spaniards and the
fortress Bourtange arise. Het municipality Vlagtwedde let the fortress after the exodus from the village around 1960 rebuilt as it was in 1742.
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In the Veenkoloniaal Museum
in Veendam, one can meet a prehistoric man, peat diggers, boatmen and sailors. There are also straw- and cardboard workers whom show the wonderful world of
the potato starch production. For groups there are several arrangements. |
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The Veenpark in
Borger-Compascum is a great wetland changed into a nostalgic recreation park of 160 acres.
Daily peat is being dugged with bare hands and old crafts are still to be seen. The tuff trains go still through the villages and
the natural peat. It is also possible to go with a tuff ship or with an old wagon.
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The estate Fraeylemaborg is located on the main road in Slochteren.
The estate arose in the middle ages as a reinforced brick mansion with a wooden farmhouse. In the 17th century the two wings were built and in the 18th century
the current appearance arose with cornices and a monumental central section. In 1975, after a restoration, the Fraeylemaborg became open to the public.
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Klooster Ter Apel is a former monastery in the southeast of the province of Groningen
in the village of Ter Apel.
In the Convent buildings is to be found the Museum of Church History and Religious art an two galleries for contemporary art.
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The university city of Groningen has tourists much to offer:
the Groninger Museum, both architecturally and the expositions are special,
a cruise through the canals,
climbing the Martini,
a diverse nightlife.
The many students provide Groningen with a dynamic downtown.
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Orvelte is a characteristic and living old saxon village.
It is a peasant village in original state, with various companies in old-style crafts and with various exhibitions.
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Drenthe has a lot of antique shops. Nearby you will find antique farmhouse in Gasselte Het Wagenwiel.
In Gieten is located antiekboerderij Story and in Schoonoord
Grenenhoeve with both antique and new furniture.
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Gasselternijveen is located in the area of Oostermoer.
On the website of this organisation you will find many recreational suggestions for entertainment in the area. For young and old, from active till passive:
there is always something to find.
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