Heritage and culture in Eems Delta
From a monument to Groningen's most famous singer to discovering the world below sea level, we will take you to different places in the Eems Delta region where you can experience a great diversity of heritage and culture at your leisure.
Monument Ede Staal | The Pole of Staal
Delfzijl - On the dike in Eemsdelta stands the 10-metre-high monument Ede Staal, popularly known as 'Staal's Pole'. The monument was unveiled in 2001 as an ode to Ede Staal (1941-1986), the best-known singer from Groningen. Staal lived in many places in the province. This is reflected in his varied Groningen language. He died in Delfzijl. A stainless steel band with the text of 'Credo- Mien bestoan', one of Staal's best-known songs, is wrapped around the column.
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MuzeeAquarium | Surprising experience
Delfzijl - Discover the world below sea level. The MuzeeAquarium is a unique combination of a natural history and cultural history collection with an aquarium. Within the three-metre-thick walls of a World War II bunker are aquariums with fish, crustaceans and molluscs from the North Sea and the Wadden Sea. Beautiful model ships, old ship objects, paintings, books and photos give you a glimpse of the rich history of the port city of Delfzijl. The MuzeeAquarium is a contemporary and surprising museum for young and old.
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Amsterdam School | Amsterdams op z'n Gronings
Appingedam - Here, as throughout the province, you can suddenly come face to face with an ornate red-brick building full of details. These buildings were built in the 1920s and 1930s in the Amsterdam School style, but Groningen style. Many schools, churches, farms and especially residential houses were built in Appingedam in this expressive brick style. The Gereformeerde kerk Appingedam is a fine example. Only from the outside you might not immediately think of Amsterdam School, for this you will have to take a look inside the church. Want to take a closer look? A visit to the church is only possible on request.
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De Groninger Zilverkamer | It must be Groninger
Appingedam - The Groninger Zilverkamer has a silver collection from the 17th to the 20th century with many recognisable, but also with some virtually unknown objects. The collection is based on a traditional view and motto: "It must be Groningen". Besides the permanent collection, the Zilverkamer regularly organises exhibitions that are related to the province of Groningen.
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Waterworks | Icons of Eems Delta
Termunterzijl - In the past, the sea did not stop at the dike, but flowed much further into the land. Through years of fighting the water, more and more pieces of land were conquered from the sea. To ensure that all inhabitants of the province would keep dry feet, several water works were built. In Termunterzijl, these works have become icons of the village.
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