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Domtoren
Utrecht’s famous cathedral, known as the Dom, has a 110 metre tall tower that is one of the city’s most easily-recognizable landmarks. The tower was built between 1321 and 1383, and has remained standing ever since, even though the nave of the cathedral collapsed during a huge storm in 1674. The view from the top of the tower is extraordinary and is the best way to get a panoramic view of Utrecht. The climb to the top of the tower is up 465 steps, and takes you past the St. Michael’s chapel about halfway up, as well as the church’s enormous bells. These bells were restored in 1999 and now make up the largest carillon in Europe.
Entrance prices: € 7.50 for adults, € 6.50 for students, € 4.50 for children 5 - 12
Rietveld-Schröder House
This house is a famous monument and example of the Dutch “De Stijl” architecture, which was popular in the early 1900s. The house was built in 1924 by the architect Gerrit Thomas Rietveld as a small family house. The building is remarkable for both its interior and exterior architecture, in its spatial arrangement and use of form and line, and is considered one of the best examples of early modern architecture in Holland.
Prins Hendriklaan 50
3583 EP
Utrecht
Kasteel de Haar
Located just outside of Utrecht in the nearby village of Haarzuilens, Kasteel de Haar is probably the most impressive castle in this region. It was built in the late 14th century in a grand Gothic style, with romantic turrets, a moat, and amazing decorative stonework. Additionally, an entire village was moved in order to make room for the elegant formal gardens surrounding the castle. Its interior is still richly furnished in the style of the 14th and 15th centuries, and the walls are hung with original paintings from this period and precious Gobelin tapestries. The castle was extensively restored at the end of the 19th century, and still retains much of its glory and grandeur.
Entrance prices: € 8 for adults, € 5 for children 5 - 12
Slot Zeist
Located just outside of Utrecht, Slot Zeist is a castle that was built between 1677 and 1687 for Willem Adriaan van Nassau. It was designed by the renowned French architect Daniël Marot, and though it has a rather plain brick exterior, the inside is resplendent and lavish in typical baroque style. One of the highlights are Marot’s murals and ceiling paintings, many of which survive in good condition, as well as the ornate gilded wood paneling and antique furniture. The castle is surrounded by extensive formal gardens which were re-landscaped in the 19th century and made into more of a park.
Entrance prices: € 4 for adults, € 2.50 for children
Zinzendorflaan 1
3703 CE
Zeist
Tel: +31 (0)30 6921704
Slot Zuylen
Yet another castle in the environs of Utrecht, Slot Zuylen is located just 5 km north of the city. It is one of the best examples of a medieval castle to survive in Holland, and was built in the late 13th century. It was used as a residence until the early 20th century and became a musuem in 1952. Visitors can tour the rooms which are furnished in period styles, from the 17th - 19th centuries, as well as visit the unique landscaped gardens.
Entrance prices: € 6 for adults, € 5 for seniors, € 4 for children 4 - 16
Tournooiveld 1
3611 AS
Oud-Zuilen
Tel: +31 (0)30 2440255
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