Utrecht: The Beautiful Student Town Of The Netherlands

Utrecht is a municipality and capital of the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is also the fourth largest city in the Netherlands. It is famous for the “DOM” bell tower and also the canal structure of the Central City of Utrecht. At the same time, it is a city with a remarkable history that begins in the Roman era. People decided to build the city on the banks of the Rhine, which followed a more northerly flow than today and was the border of the Roman Empire. Since World War II, the city has expanded significantly. In this article, we will travel together to Utrecht, the charming student town of the Netherlands. We will give you various ideas and suggestions on what you can see and do when you visit it.

Must do & see

In the center of Utrecht is St. Martin’s Cathedral, one of the most important churches in the Netherlands. At first, it was built as a Church of the Reformation, but since 1580, it has been regarded as a church for Protestants. Construction of the church began in 1254 on the foundations of an earlier Romanesque church and features two chapels. St. Martin’s Cathedral is next to the cathedral. At first, they were connected, but a tornado in 1674 caused the collapse of the cathedral, so the cathedral and the cathedral tower separated from each other. The tower, which is completely separated from St. Martin’s Cathedral, was once a symbol of Episcopal influence in the Netherlands. The cathedral was the largest and tallest building in the country during the Middle Ages and now remains the tallest bell tower in the Netherlands. The cathedral tower offers a magnificent panoramic view of the Old Town and Domplein. The Cathedral Tower is considered the main attraction of Utrecht. In fact, it is believed that it was built precisely where the city of Utrecht was founded 2000 years ago.

Another attraction is the National Museum of religious art in Utrecht. The museum is in the former monastery “Catharijneconvent,” which was probably founded in the 12th century and is dedicated to Catherine of Alexandria. The museum opened in 1978 and contained the country’s most extensive collection of medieval art treasures.

Also, one of Utrecht’s most unusual tourist attractions is the Jukebox Museum. The museum is entirely dedicated to music boxes and barrel instruments. The collection includes mechanical musical instruments from the 18th century to the present. Most of the exhibits can function normally. Also, the museum has musical clocks and a piano, among other things. Finally, in the museum, you can see the work of restoration workshops.

Student city

The most common complaint from tourists when visiting Northern Europe is that at night everything is closed since most cities in the European North are not famous for their nightlife. However, Utrecht is renowned for its rich and long history, beautiful buildings, dozens of museums, and vibrant nightlife. You see, it’s a student town! So after you discover the monuments and sights of the city, you will enjoy the nightlife. Most bars can be found in the city center and the Oudegracht area. Somewhere there, make a stop and try the delicious local beers!

Gastronomy

The gastronomy of Utrecht does not differ from that of Groningen. In Utrecht, it is worth trying waffles and local cheeses, which are famous there. Of course, it’s worth trying the city’s fast food by trying strange burgers with various spicy sauces. Finally, it is worth trying slices of sausage marinated in sour apple and honey sauce offered in local pubs. It is a dish different from what you have tried so far, but it is worth eating! If you want to live the experience of the charming student town of the north, you have to book a ticket there! The experience will compensate you!

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