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The witch weighing house near Utrecht
In Oudewater near Utrecht, there still stands a weighing house. In the 16th century this weighing house produced not-a-witch certificates.
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Rietveld Schröder House: an iconic masterpiece
Rietveld Schröder House is an iconic masterpiece of the architecture world. Although, to the average public, it is just a pretty house. The house...
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Miffy – The beloved bunny
Ever wondered how this little rabbit became the quintessential part of the Dutch household? Recognized as "Nijntje" (short version of Konijntje) in the Netherlands,...
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Traveling back to the medieval era: Castle de Haar
This article looks at the Castle de Haar as a tourist attraction in Utrecht city.
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About the city of Utrecht
General information about Utrecht
Utrecht is the capital and most populous city in the Dutch province of Utrecht and is the fourth largest city of...
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A brief history of Utrecht Central station
Part 1: Utrecht Central Station in 1843
The first train station in Utrecht was opened in 1843. Constructed in the popular neo-classical style for the...
Things to do
Hoog Catharijne mall: 5 stores you must visit
Ready for the holidays?
Hoog Catharijne is one of the largest indoor shopping malls in the Netherlands. The mall is home to more than...
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Utrecht’s Poem for the Future
Let’s take a walk down the cobbled streets of Utrecht where words are engraved into the stones. It is a beautiful approach towards literacy...
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Society
Leidsche Rijn project is creating hope for housing crisis in Utrecht
Housing shortage in Utrecht and in the Netherlands has always been a topic spoken about. This crisis particularly affects students, young people, and the...
Health
Mass self-screening: Could it bring the pandemic to an end?
The Netherlands entered 2021 under partial lockdown. With the earliest end-date (19th of January) in sight, discussions begin. The government is trying to find...
Culture
Black owned businesses: Why more now?
In light of the various race equality movements that have taken place all over the world, more questions are being raised about the racial...
Blogs
The (slightly) bright side of 2020
Now, 2020 is past. But, it is the year that will be stamped in our brains and memories for years to come. The year...
Society
Dreaming of snow in Utrecht? What the experts say for this winter
Another Christmas has come and gone and with that, another snowless holiday in Utrecht and across the country. In fact, since 1901, it has...