Gronigen might not be on everyone's tourist itinary when "doing Europe" but it has interesting features for the accidental tourist like myself. I was there at a conference but managed to have time to stroll around and have a look at the place.
The city is a mixture of old and new, and especially seems to embrace some interesting modern architerture as evidenced by the Gasunie Building - the headquarters of Gasunie, the
Dutch natural gas infrastructure and transportation company.
Also know as the "monkey cliff" this building dominates its surroundings. It is 89 meters high and strikingly impressive. Designed by architects Ton Alberts and Max van Huut it is an example of what is sometimes referred to as "organic architecture".
The Dutch regard it as one of their country's most beautiful buildings. If in Gronigen I would recommend you have a look and decide for yourself.
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