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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...
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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...