The new

Was once charmed by the culture of Utrecht

The Rietveld Schröder House is a good example of this.

The Dom Tower is the tallest belfry in the Netherlands and the ideal compass for any site in the city. The belfry was originally part of St. Martin’s Cathedral, which was the most dominant church in this onetime religious capital.

This cathedral, an emblem of Gothic architecture, was established around 630 AD in a tiny chapel founded by the Frankish clergy. It faced many eras of destruction and there’s little left of the structure today. But when you walk inside, you’ll be mesmerised by the beautifully carved burial slabs, a medieval tomb, monumental cenotaph and the emperors’ stones.

Dom Tower plays host to Dom Square, which is surrounded by University College Utrecht, the Bishop’s Palace complex and more. On a sunny day, the infectious laughter of children blends with the sound of vendors selling candyfloss and ice cream.

Look at the National Pantheon arcade, and you’ll see over a hundred statues of Hungarian celebrities in the arts, sciences and history looking right back at you.

Spend time discovering 2,000 years of Utrecht history by delving under the Domplein Square. Take an interactive tour underground and marvel at the cathedral’s huge foundation pillars, witness the destruction of the volcano of 1674 and explore archaeological findings dating back to the Roman Empire.