Utrecht, Administrative capital in central Netherlands
Utrecht extends along the Kromme Rijn, Oude Rijn, and Vecht rivers, featuring historic canals and medieval architecture in the center of the country.
The Roman fortification built in 50 CE marked the beginning of Utrecht's development, with the settlement originally named Trajectum ad Rhenum.
The Early Music Festival and Netherlands Film Festival take place in Utrecht, which maintains the largest university in the Netherlands, established in 1636.
The central railway station processes 57 million passengers yearly, making it the primary transportation hub for the entire Dutch railway network.
The Dom Tower rises 112 meters above the city center as the tallest church tower in the Netherlands, separated from its cathedral by a storm in 1674.
Location: Utrecht
Elevation above the sea: 5 m
Website: https://www.utrecht.nl/city-of-utrecht/
Shares border with: Woerden, Stichtse Vecht, De Bilt, Zeist, Bunnik, Houten, Nieuwegein, IJsselstein, Montfoort
Address: Utrecht, Netherlands 3500–3585 Utrecht 3500–3585 Utrecht
Website: https://utrecht.nl/city-of-utrecht
GPS coordinates: 52.09070,5.12156
Latest update: May 30, 2025 07:10
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Winkel van Sinkel
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Kasteel Heemstede
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Museum Speelklok
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St Catherine's Cathedral
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