Hello all,
I like to share some inspiration for anyone who is planning to visit The Netherlands.
Today the city Utrecht.
Located in the province of Utrecht (yes, Utrecht in Utrecht) a beautiful old city center.
The city center is on walking distance from the station, filled with shops, restaurants and old buildings.
Here are just a vew highlights, but Utrecht has way more to offer.
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Station area
Utrecht station and area around it, is a intersting sight on its own. From high buildings reaching for the sky, to a lovely walk path over the railtracks. Bubble rooftop and a big shopping mall, it's all there.And if you are lucky, you will find the UFO on the rooftop.
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Cafe Olivier (Hidden Church)
Olivier is located in the former Maria Minor church in the center of Utrecht. This Maria Minor was originally a clandestine church. In the sixteenth century, at the time of the Reformation and the iconoclasm, it could be dangerous to openly profess your faith and buildings were built that looked like an ordinary house from the outside, but housed a church on the inside.
Cafe
- From mainstation, walk 11 minutes (Achter Clarenburg 6a).
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City walk
Make a lovely citywalk around the old town of Utrecht. Following the paths through parks, you will find many beautiful buildings and history.
- From mainstation, walk towards the Rijnkade, follow the trail through the park, keeping the Stadsbuitengracht on your side.
You will pass the following places: Geertekerk, Louis Hartlooper Complex, Disapearing staircase, Sonnenborgh Observatory, Municipal Theatre Utrecht.
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Domtoren (Tower)
Gothic 95-meter-high church tower with 17th century carillon & 465 steps leading to panoramic views. This will give you an amazing view over the city center.
Tower
- From mainstation, walk 17 minutes (Domplein 9).
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Nijntje Museum (Miffy Museum)
The Miffy Museum is the perfect place for toddlers and preschoolers to discover their world through play with Miffy and her friends.
Also great for any Miffy fan!
Museum
- From mainstation, take bus 2 (11 minutes) to busstop “Centraal Museum” or walk 23 minutes.
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Rietveld Schröder House
UNESCO-listed 1920s residence by a local architect & designer, with multifunctional spaces.
Absolutley a interseting museum to visit.
Do reserve on time, as only small groups can enter.
Museum
- From mainstation, take bus 8 (13 minutes) to busstop “De Hoogstraat” or walk 44 minutes.
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Spoorweg Museum (Railway Museum)
Interactive museum set in a restored 19th-century station, tracing the history of rail travel. Absolutely a fun museum for any train fanatic.
Museum
- From mainstation, take bus 8 (9 minutes) to busstop “Maliebaan” or walk 25 minutes.
Utrecht
