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about Utrecht
 The
city of Utrecht is more than 1300 years old and
may rightly be called the “Heart of The Netherlands”
for its central geographical position in the country.
The city of Utrecht is an interesting place to visit.
It has a very lively atmosphere due to a large student
population (about 30.000 students).
 The canals in the city-center of Utrecht form a unique
attraction. Many of the cellars along the canals contain
restaurants and small shops. One can either take a stroll
along the canals or use a boat to navigate them. In
the evening this area of Utrecht forms a center of nightlife
boasting many pubs, clubs, cinemas, theatres, etc.
 Probably the most noticeable landmark in Utrecht is the Dom
Tower, the tallest and finest church tower in Holland.
It is over 600 years old and 112 meters high and can
be climbed using 465 steps.
The Academiegebouw,
the academic center of the university (in which all
official ceremonies of the university take place) is
located in a historical building next to the Dom tower.
The main room of this building, in which the “Treaty
of Utrecht” was signed in 1579, is of special
importance as the treaty signified the start of The
Netherlands as one state.
leisure
Check our leisure
guide for some suggestions.
restaurants
in Utrecht
Check our restaurant
guide for some suggestions.
climate
The month of July is high season
in The Netherlands (as in most of Europe) with many
tourists enjoying the usually nice weather. The average
temperature in July is around 22°C. The weather
is usually sunny in July, but showers are possible.
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