Utrecht after the second monument city of Amsterdam Netherlands. But not for nothing that Utrecht is called "Hollands second better' the city is clearer, more personal, friendlier and even with its 2000 years history significantly older.

Utrecht, which has 300,000 inhabitants, has the highest density of cultural treasures from all cities of Holland, it is the central shopping area, where a culinary paradise and also home to the biggest and best University in the Netherlands. Utrecht is the hometown of his icons as Dick Bruna Miffy, architect and furniture designer Gerrit Rietveld and the brand Pastoe. The old town is innovative but always ready to be discovered by anyone who loves the pleasures of the Dutch 'Gent'!

Around 47 AD. the Romans built on the site of the current Domplein a castellum (fort) as part of the northern border of the Roman Empire. This was the beginning of the city. Now, the predominantly medieval city dominated by the highest church tower in the Netherlands, the Dom tower. This is the heart of the vibrant downtown where small specialty shops within walking distance of each other to find, interesting museums, medieval churches and the unique eight yard terraces on the canal. With its many fine restaurants with a varied cuisine and many nice pubs, you will have a great time in Utrecht
Utrecht has so much to offer, you need much more time then one day to admire all its treasures.

Recommendations:

• Wandering about the medieval yards. The 4 kilometer long wharf quays and wharfs along the canals are a unique medieval port complex which you can't find nowhere else in the world. Descend the steps to the Old and New Canal and discover the wonderful world right on the water: half, low-lying city with narrow paths, small shops and restaurants "geboogde" wharfs and cozy terraces directly on the water.

• Utrecht is perhaps the most beautiful from the water. Take a quick tour and get a good impression of the city. There are also canoes and pedal boats for rent.

• Visit the Central Museum with the Dick Bruna House and Rietveld Schröder House (UNESCO world heritage).

• Certainly do: the National Museum from Musical Clock to Street Organ - the happiest and most musical museum in the Netherlands! Ghost dance to gigantic pianos organs.

• Cathedral Square - the heart of the city. Here are the Tourist the 112 meter high Dom Tower you can climb (465 steps, a challenge!), The impressive cathedral, the square with the contours of a hurricane swept away by the middle of the church and the quiet cloister next to the church .