Kaashandel van der Ley

Groningen


In business since 1934, this cheesemonger sells the finest cheese from the Netherlands – more than 300 types – and around the world. Look for local organic varieties and some of the rare aged numbers that the Dutch never export. Deli items and a large array of olives ensure a perfect picnic.

Local cheeses to taste include Groningse buffelmozzarella, Groningse ricotta and some fabulous boerenkaas ('farmer cheese') made with unpasteurised milk in small quantities on surrounding farms.


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1. Nieuwe Markt

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2. Grote Markt

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3. Forum Cultural Centre

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4. Town Hall

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The Town Hall is an eye-catching building on the Grote Markt. It was built in 1810.

5. Martinikerk

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6. Martinitoren

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7. Synagogue

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8. Groninger Museum

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