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Hoge der A, Groningen

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November 30, 2020

Hoge der A (and Lage der A) are the names of the streets in Groningen along both sides of the A between Brugstraat and Visserstraat. Hoge indicates the high quay along the A on the east side. The low quay is located on the west bank. It is said that the high quay was used for unloading ships at high tide and the low at low tide. Until 1877, the influence of the sea was noticeable in the city. This was no longer the case after the damming of the Reitdiep.

The Drentsche Aa, referred to simply as A in the city, originally formed the western boundary of the city of Groningen. Presumably the A ran a bit more to the east, near the Munnekeholm. A second residential center in Groningen was created along the A, next to the probably oldest center around the Martinikerkhof and the Grote Markt. This second core was mainly aimed at trade. The Hoge der A was the first port in the city, located within the city walls at the time.
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JR56

July 30, 2022

The old warehouses along the canal reveal the hustle and bustle of the past. Ships would come and go here and you could hear the clatter of wheels and the pounding of horses' hooves all day long. If you follow the quay, you will pass no fewer than 28 state and 11 municipal monuments. As if you stepped into a painting.

Seals used to swim by here from time to time. The city's oldest port area has long had a direct connection to the sea. Waiting and relaxing until the water was the right height? The busy people of Groningen didn't have time for that. They built a high jetty, the Hoge der A, for loading and unloading at high tide. On the other side of the channel, a low pier was created for the low tide, the location of the A. This allowed trading to continue uninterrupted.

Trade across the water has almost ceased, but the lively activity has remained. Several bars and cafés offer a colorful picture on the quays during the warm season. If it's raining or too chilly, sit inside with a great view of the ships moored on the shore. In the Advent season it is particularly cozy here. Then the Hoge and Lage der A form the backdrop for the well-attended WinterWelVaart. Illuminated ships, a cozy Christmas market, live music and mulled wine take possession of the quay.

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Rogier Van Bunnik 🇳🇱

May 8, 2024

One of the many beautiful old buildings in the city

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