Grote Markt from the Martini Tower

A Bird's-Eye View of the Grote Markt

Perched high on the Martini Tower, this live webcam looks down onto the Grote Markt, the vast central square that has anchored Groningen for centuries. The elevated perspective reveals the full sweep of the brick-paved plaza and the streets that radiate from it.

Landmarks Around the Square

The view takes in the stately neoclassical Town Hall, the ornate Goudkantoor and rows of historic gabled merchant houses that frame the marketplace. Together they form one of the most handsome civic ensembles in the northern Netherlands.

The Heart of Groningen

As the city's principal gathering place, the Grote Markt is ringed by cafes, shops and civic institutions beneath the watch of the Martinikerk. This real-time view captures the enduring character of a square at the crossroads of a vibrant university city.