Groningen - Provinciehuis

To the east of St Martinikerk, in St Jansstraat, is the neo-Renaissance Provinciehuis, the seat of the provincial government. In the mid 16th century it was the headquarters of the marksmen's guild. It was restored in 1917 in the style of the 17th century. Notable features of the interior are the Hall of the States (Statenzaal), with portraits of members of the Orange family (17th C.), and the wood paneling and timber vaulting of 1697.