The most expensive part of the city. Between Martinitoren and the money street full of bank ATMs, on the Grote Markt in Groningen. The pavement is being replaced. Despite wind and weather, the work is progressing steadily. The mountains of stones occasionally light up like nuggets of gold under the scarce rays of the sun.
My eye is drawn to the inscription on the packaging: Briqueterie Vande Moortel. Stylish: whoever is allowed to lay the stones here is not from the street.
, mayor of Groningen
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