TeA day in Utrecht is actually too short. Actually you just have to go to Utrecht for a whole weekend, because it is such a nice city. You can walk through the streets of the old center, to one of the great museums, grab a drink or enjoy shopping. In the evening there are plenty of nice restaurants to eat out. See all tips for a city break in Utrecht. Utrecht, the capital of the province of Utrecht and the 4th city in the Netherlands in terms of size, with almost 300,000 inhabitants. A city with enough fun things to do! #travel #netherlands #utrecht #capital

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Did you know that Utrecht has one of the most important historical centers in the Netherlands? If you still have the plan to visit a Dutch city, Utrecht is a great opportunity. There are many attractions, of which we highlight 8 below. You can see many more things in this beautiful city, so it is also recommended to spend the night in Utrecht . This way you have more time to visit these special sights. #travel #netherlands #utrecht #center #places

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The old post office of Utrecht was designed by J. Crouwel jr. And dates back to 1924. The building resembles the style of the Amsterdam school. You can find the post office on the Neude. Unfortunately, the post office is no longer used today, but there are plans to turn it into a shopping center. #travel #netherlands #postoffice #building #utrecht

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The Oudegracht of Utrecht is world famous. The canal connects the Vecht to the Krommerijn and goes straight through the center of Utrecht. In the past, the merchants used the banks of the canal to trade. They took their products off and on over the water. In the past there was a lot of action on the Oudegracht and nowadays there is still trade, because the Oudegracht has become a bustling shopping street. The special wharf cellars of the canal have been transformed into restaurants. The combination of restaurants and shops ensures that the Oudegracht is an atmospheric piece of Utrecht.

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The Utrecht architect Gerrit Rietveld designed the exterior of the beautiful Rietveld house. In addition to architect Gerrit Rietveld was also a furniture maker. He not only conceived the appearance of the house, but he also designed the interior. Since 2000 the house has been placed on the World Heritage List of UNESCO. Partly for this reason a visit to the Rietveld house is a must if you are in Utrecht. #travel #netherlands #utrecht #rietveld #house

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The Centraal Museum of Utrecht was founded in 1838. The aim of the museum was to show the Utrecht population more local art. This museum has become very popular in recent years. Both classical and modern art are presented in the museum. Two well-known houses are officially also owned by the Centraal Museum, namely the aforementioned Rietveld house and the Dick Bruna House. #travel #netherlands #utrecht #museum #history

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