Menkemaborg
A double-moated fortified manor house that dates back to the 14th century, this is the finest surviving example of such a borg, as the country seats of the local lords of Groningen were called. It was extensively reconstructed in the early 18th century and its interior has changed little since then, though the elegant furnishings, paintings, and fittings are a combination of Menkemaborg's own from this period and notable antiques drawn from other manors. Five rooms in which the upper crust could live in style are open to view, as is the kitchen where the lower orders labored with a mass of cooking utensils to keep things that way. The 1939-1945 Museum on the grounds evokes the World War II period through a collection of armaments and military vehicles. The estate's formal gardens, which include a rose garden and a labyrinth, are a compelling attraction. A pancake restaurant occupies the old carriage house.
A double-moated fortified manor house that dates back to the 14th century, this is the finest surviving example of such a borg, as the country seats of the local lords of Groningen were called. It was extensively reconstructed in the early 18th century and its interior has changed little since then, though the elegant furnishings, paintings, and fittings are a combination of Menkemaborg's own from this period and notable antiques drawn from other manors. Five rooms in which the upper crust could live in style are open to view, as is the kitchen where the lower orders labored with a mass of cooking utensils to keep things that way. The 1939-1945 Museum on the grounds evokes the World War II period through a collection of armaments and military vehicles. The estate's formal gardens, which include a rose garden and a labyrinth, are a compelling attraction. A pancake restaurant occupies the old carriage house.
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