Top Bezienswaardigheden Utrecht

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1 - Domtoren

The iconic Dom Tower is the symbol of Utrecht and with its 112 meters the highest church tower in the Netherlands. The foundation stone of the Dom Tower was laid on 26 June 1321 and after more than 60 years of construction, construction was completed in 1382. In 1674, a devastating tornado swept through Utrecht, separating the church and the tower for good. The tower then became a place where gay men gathered in secret. Only after 200 years, in 1826, the remains of the collapsed nave are removed and the current Domplein is created.

2 - Domkerk

In the middle of the historic Domkwartier is the monumental, gothic Dom Church. The Dom Church is located next to the Dom Tower. They used to be connected, but in 1674 a tornado cut a gap between the tower and the church. The church was built from 1254 as a continuation of the Romanesque cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Utrecht and was dedicated to Saint Martin. The church has been Protestant since 1580.

3 - Werfkelders

The Utrecht Oudegracht and its yards are unique in the world. When Utrecht receives city rights and a defensive wall in 1122, the construction of a shipping route right through the city is also started: the Oudegracht. Due to the connection with the Vecht (north) and the Vaartsche Rijn (south), the Oudegracht started to function as an elongated harbour. During the digging, the released soil was thrown onto the banks, making the street a lot higher than the canal. The lower mooring quays were connected directly to the storage cellars of the canal houses by means of tunnels under the street. Merchandise could easily be dragged to the houses in this way.

4 - Centraal Museum

The Central Museum is located in the city of Utrecht. The Centraal Museum has an extensive collection of old and modern art, fashion, applied art and the Miffy Museum and the Rietveld Schröder House are also part of the Centraal Museum.

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5 - Paushuize

Paushuize, built at the beginning of the sixteenth century, is an important monumental building. The building was built in 1517 for the only Dutch pope ever. For a long time, Paushuize served as the official residence of the governor and the King's Commissioner in the province of Utrecht. Paushuize was thoroughly renovated in 2010-2011. Paushuize is currently used as a meeting/conference center and wedding venue.

6 - Nijntjemuseum

The Miffy Museum is a museum dedicated to the work of author Dick Bruna in the Dutch city of Utrecht. The museum is part of the Centraal Museum. Toddlers and preschoolers discover the world around them step by step in the themed rooms of the Miffy Museum. Dick Bruna's picture books are the inspiration for these worlds. There is the doctor, the traffic circle, the zoo, you name it. Children really step into the world of Miffy and her friends here.

7 - DOMunder

DOMunder is a historical attraction under the Domplein in Utrecht for young and old with unique underground excavations. DOMunder takes you through the eventful history of 2000 years of Domplein, Utrecht, the Netherlands and Europe. Everything you see in DOMunder has actually been found under the Domplein.

8 - Station Utrecht Centraal

Utrecht Central Station is the most important railway junction in the Netherlands and partly because of this, it is the largest station in the Netherlands in terms of surface area and passenger numbers. Hoog Catharijne shopping center in Utrecht is strategically located between the old city center and Central Station. You will find more than 110 shops and 30 restaurants. It is the only shopping center where you can sail under with your boat since the opening of the Singel in September 2020!

9 - Sonneburghmuseum en sterrenwacht

Sonnenborgh is a stronghold and public observatory. It was named a "Historic site" by the European Physical Society in 2021. Between 1544 and 1558, Emperor Charles V had four stone bulwarks built on the inside of the Stadsbuitengracht to defend the city of Utrecht. Sonnenborgh is one of them. Today there is a museum here where far away comes closer. Go on a journey through the universe and its monumental and scientific heritage.

10 - Pandhof Sinte Marie

Between the buildings of the conservatory is the courtyard of the former Mariakerk. The 11th century Mariakerk was one of the five Utrecht collegiate churches, and was one of the most impressive Romanesque buildings in the Netherlands. However, during the siege of Vredenburg Castle in 1576, the decline begins, and due to the abolition of the chapter in 1811, the church is finally demolished in stages. Today only the cloister remains standing. Together with the surrounding buildings of the 11th century cloister, the courtyard or open space is referred to as Pandhof Sinte Marie. In the beautiful garden is a beautiful flower, herb and butterfly garden.

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