Fun facts about Utrecht
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Utrecht's founding date is usually related to the construction of a Roman fortification around 50 CE.
Utrecht
Netherlands
Utrecht is the fourth-largest city of the Netherlands, as well as the capital and the most populous city of the province of Utrecht. The municipality of Utrecht is located in the eastern part of the Randstad conurbation, in the very centre of mainland Netherlands, and includes Haarzuilens, Vleuten and De Meern.
From the “History” section
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The Dom Tower in Utrecht is the tallest belfry in the Netherlands, standing at 112 meters.
Utrecht
Netherlands
Utrecht is the fourth-largest city of the Netherlands, as well as the capital and the most populous city of the province of Utrecht. The municipality of Utrecht is located in the eastern part of the Randstad conurbation, in the very centre of mainland Netherlands, and includes Haarzuilens, Vleuten and De Meern.
From the “Cityscape” section
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Utrecht is home to the world's largest bicycle parking station, which can hold 12,500 bicycles.
Utrecht
Netherlands
Utrecht is the fourth-largest city of the Netherlands, as well as the capital and the most populous city of the province of Utrecht. The municipality of Utrecht is located in the eastern part of the Randstad conurbation, in the very centre of mainland Netherlands, and includes Haarzuilens, Vleuten and De Meern.
From the “Transport” section
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Utrecht is informally considered the 'capital' of the Dutch games industry.
Utrecht
Netherlands
Utrecht is the fourth-largest city of the Netherlands, as well as the capital and the most populous city of the province of Utrecht. The municipality of Utrecht is located in the eastern part of the Randstad conurbation, in the very centre of mainland Netherlands, and includes Haarzuilens, Vleuten and De Meern.
From the “Economy” section
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In 2017, Utrecht was named a UNESCO City of Literature.
Utrecht
Netherlands
Utrecht is the fourth-largest city of the Netherlands, as well as the capital and the most populous city of the province of Utrecht. The municipality of Utrecht is located in the eastern part of the Randstad conurbation, in the very centre of mainland Netherlands, and includes Haarzuilens, Vleuten and De Meern.
From the “Culture” section
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Photo: Wil Leeuwis · CC0