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History
Utrecht is an old Roman city dating from 47 A.D. developed round the settlement of a fort on the river Rhine. In 690 A.D. the first bishop of Utrecht, Willibrord, returned to the fort and built a church on the site which now houses the Dom Square. This was the foundation for Utrecht's role as a religious centre. The construction of The Dom Church and Dom Tower began in the late 13th century and was completed in the 14th century.

Sights
Make sure you see the mighty cathedral The Dom Church and The Dom Tower. You can climb the 462 steps if you have the energy and no fear of heights. The tower gives you an amazing view of the city and surrounding countryside from its 112-metre peak.

'De Oude Gracht' (Old Canal) and 'Nieuwe Gracht' (New Canal). Utrecht's canals are unique because of the pedestrian walkways (wharfs) on either side. You will find many cafes along the 'Oude Gracht'. A good way to explore the inner and outer canals is by canal bike...

Image - Hotel Utrecht, Hotel Mitland **** Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands - Town hall Utrecht

Image - Hotel Utrecht, Hotel Mitland **** Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands - Willibrord on the 'Janskerkhof' Utrecht

The Dom Church's courtyard
The Dom Church's courtyard is a herb garden with a beautiful cloister. The courtyard belonged to the Dom Church, established in 1254. It is the only Dutch church in French Gothic style. The sculptures above the arches of the cloister depict the legend of Saint Martin.

Image - Hotel Utrecht, Hotel Mitland **** Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands - The Dom Church's courtyard Utrecht

Bijerscameren (1597) 'Lange Nieuwstraat'
Lange Nieuwstraat. Houses for the poor, where lodging was free of charge, were founded by Adriaen Beijer en Alet Jansdochter.

Image - Hotel Utrecht, Hotel Mitland **** Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands - Bijerscameren (1597) 'Lange Nieuwstraat' Utrecht

'De Nieuwe Gracht (New Canal)
The New Canal, where no motorised shipping traffic is allowed, was originally dug as a residential canal. The narrow waterway and the lovely houses originating from the Seventeenth, Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries still point to this role.

Image - Hotel Utrecht, Hotel Mitland **** Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands - 'De Nieuwe Gracht' (New Canal) Utrecht

Rietveld Schröder-huis
The world famous designer and architect Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888-1964) lived and worked during his entire life in Utrecht. You can trace his designs throughout the entire city. The Rietveld Schröderhouse, build in 1924, still looks very modern. Rietveld built this house for Truus Schröder-Schräder.Rietveld’s influence was not restricted to the exterior, he also designed the interior as well as all the furniture. The house is open to the public.

Image - Hotel Utrecht, Hotel Mitland **** Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands - Rietveld Schröder-huis Utrecht

The Dom Tower view from 'De Nieuwe Gracht' (New Canal)
The Dom Tower 112 metres high, was originally linked to the Domkerk (Dom Church) by a bridge. In 1674 a storm destroyed the nave of the Domkerk. The tower now stands separated from the church. It was not until 1826 that the last rubble was cleared away and the Domplein (Dom Square) was constructed.

Image - Hotel Utrecht, Hotel Mitland **** Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands - The Dom Tower view from 'De Nieuwe Gracht' (New Canal) Utrecht

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