Groningen City Hall | |
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![]() City Hall | |
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Alternative names | Stadhuis van Weesp |
General information | |
Type | Seat of local government |
Architectural style | neo-classical |
Location | Groningen |
Address | Grote markt |
Coordinates | 53°13′6″N6°34′0″E / 53.21833°N 6.56667°E |
Completed | 1810 |
Owner | Gemeente Groningen |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Jacob Otten Husly |
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