Location: Utrecht
Top Things to do in Utrecht
Things to do in Utrecht, Utrecht Province: The Best History Museums
This ancient and historic city houses many buildings going back to the early Middle Ages. Until it was overtaken by Amsterdam in the Dutch Golden age, Utrecht was the most important city in the Netherlands. It was and still is the See of the Archbishop of Utrecht, the most important Catholic leader in the Netherlands. The University of Utrecht is the largest in the Netherlands. One of the unique features of the city is the wharf system in its inner canals. Before the city was fully canalized, parts of the Rhine River flowed through the city center. Most prominent of the historic buildings is the Gothic Cathedral of Saint Martin, the construction of which lasted for almost 200 year, beginning in 1254.
Restaurants in Utrecht
1. DOMunder
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4.5 based on 389 reviews
Discover 2000 years of Utrecht history underneath the Domplein square. Explore the archaeological findings, that date back up to the Roman Castellum ‘Trajectum’, with an interactive flashlight. Walking through the huge pillar foundations of the medieval Gothic Dom Cathedral, history literally springs to life. Experience the destructive tornado of 1674. Daily tours on regular departure times (closed on Monday)
Reviewed By francien2015 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Located in the old castellum of Trajectum the DOM under provides an insight in the development of utrecht trough the ages by visited underground ruins really nice to visit
2. Museum Catharijneconvent
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4.0 based on 310 reviews
Reviewed By 375dmitryt - Houten, The Netherlands
The museum is really interesting. Rich collection of paintings of reformist Christian artists reflecting the essence of the break with tradition of Catholic Church. Authentic spiritual pictures, treasuries and statues. You begin to understand the ideas behind medieval Dutch artifacts and their meaning to Peale of the times. Recommended for visitors who have already been in traditional sites in Amsterdam
3. Centraal Museum
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4.0 based on 398 reviews
From the world’s largest Rietveld collection to Dick Bruna. From the Utrecht Caravaggists to Pyke Koch and Marlene Dumas. From fabulous fashion and a wondrous seventeenth century doll’s house to a famous, centuries-old ship. A visit to the Netherlands’ oldest civic museum is a unique experience and guaranteed to inspire.
Reviewed By HEBA855 - London, United Kingdom
Museum was very local, and focuses on local artists such as Rietveld. Also has a good balance of all Dutch Artists. Exhibits were very well designed and thought out. We had lunch in the Cafe before entering the museum (very good), and coffee and dessert after our museum visit.
4. Het Utrechts Archief
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4.0 based on 15 reviews
With over 30 kilometres worth of archival items, The Utrecht Archives truly serves as Utrecht's memory. Come and discover the stories behind this collection in the 'Utrecht begins here' exhibition, the perfect place to begin your visit to Utrecht. Enter the world of the archive, where historical figures come to life and you can experience the stories of Utrecht's history.
5. Museumhuis Van Ravesteyn
The architect Van Ravesteyn designed this villa in 1932, where he lived with his family and worked on many assignments. His love for ornaments and curved lines was not always appreciated by his modernist collegues. A lot of his designs did not survive but this beautiful one does!
6. Museum van Zuilen
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
