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Meet the people

Groningen has over 230,000 residents, each with their own story. In 'The city of' we introduce you to the residents of Groningen, new and old. Discover the city with them and get to know their favorite spots.

Alexandra
the city of

Alexandra Georgieva

“I literally cried of happiness when I stepped out of the car in Groningen for the first time, it is so beautiful!”

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Maximillian Pogrzeba
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Maximilian Pogrzeba

"I have my chosen family here, and I feel that it is my home."

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Gesa Selamaj
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Gesa Selamaj

“When I Googled Groningen I just knew I had to go to there.”

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Daindra Wisaksono
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Daindra Wisaksono

“How did I, a short Asian girl speaking English, know what siepels are?”

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Tatenda Madondo
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Tatenda Madondo

‘’I accidentally came to Groningen, but fell in love with the city’’

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Manuela Torres
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Manuela Torres

Every single second of my day is better by being here

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Pablo García Barrena
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Pablo García Barrena

We love coming home to our "schippershuisje" after a day at work

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Astrid Wehmeijer
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Astrid Wehmeijer

Groningen has so much to offer. Discover the city with your children

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Amaranta Luna
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Amaranta Luna

I have two homes, both Mexico and Groningen. Both beautiful in a different way.

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Shanice Karangwa
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Shanice Karangwa

For a city this small, Groningen is quite progressive

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