Utrecht University at Dom Square in Utrecht.

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Utrecht Province

Don't underrate the petite province of Utrecht. Its famous namesake city – with its throngs of students, tree-lined canals and medieval quarter – deserves the limelight. No set piece, it has a plethora of hip, fun bars and cafes. Those with calmer tastes can visit more than a dozen museums big and small. Or wander the back streets and revel in reminders of the 17th century.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Domtoren (Cathedral Tower).

    Domtoren

    Utrecht

    Utrecht's most striking medieval landmark, this 112m tower is worth the 465-step climb for unbeatable city views: on a clear day you can see Amsterdam…

  • Rietveld-Schröderhuis

    Rietveld-Schröderhuis

    Utrecht

    Years ahead of its time, this small but uniquely conceived house was built in 1924 by celebrated Utrecht designer Gerrit Rietveld. He'd be amazed to find…

  • Dom Under

    Dom Under

    Utrecht

    Talented volunteer guides and fascinating educational films with CGI effects set the historical scene. Then it's your turn to become an amateur…

  • Mondriaanhuis

    Mondriaanhuis

    Utrecht Province

    This small but absorbing museum honours the life and work of the famous De Stijl artist Piet Mondrian (1872–1944) in the house where he was born.

  • Museum Catharijneconvent

    Museum Catharijneconvent

    Utrecht

    Museum Catharijneconvent has the finest collection of medieval religious art in the Netherlands – virtually the history of Christianity, in fact – housed…

  • Kasteel de Haar

    Kasteel de Haar

    Utrecht Province

    The nation's biggest moated castle is a remarkable feast of Gothic spires, turrets and portcullis gates. It has a glorious chapel, and is surrounded by a…

  • Kasteel Amerongen

    Kasteel Amerongen

    Utrecht Province

    Kasteel Amerongen is a moated, rectilinear castle-mansion whose sumptuous salons can be perused by joining an hourly guided tour (in Dutch). If you just…

  • Centraal Museum

    Centraal Museum

    Utrecht

    More than half the museum's 10 gallery-rooms feature temporary exhibitions (so check the schedules). Meanwhile the core collection takes a thought…

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