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Utrecht is the capital and most populated
city of the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is located in the northeastern
end of the Randstad, and is the fourth largest city of the Netherlands.Utrecht's
ancient city-centre features many buildings and structures from
its earliest origins onwards. It has been the religious centre
of the Netherlands since the 8th century. Utrecht is host to
Utrecht University, the largest university of the Netherlands.
The location on the banks of the river Rhine allowed Utrecht
to become an important trade centre in the northern Netherlands.
The town grew and received city rights in 1122. Landmarks in
the town are the old centre and the canal structure in the inner
city. The Oudegracht is a curved canal, due to its origins as
an arm of the Rhine. It is lined with the unique wharf-basement
structures that create a two level street along the canals. The
inner city has largely retained its medieval structure, with
a moat ringing the old town. |
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Places to visit in Utrecht |
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Utrecht is the smallest province of
the Netherlands located in the centre of the country. It is bordered
by the Eemmeer in the north, Gelderland in the east, the river
Rhine in the south, South Holland in the west, and North Holland
in the northwest. The province offers a wide variety of activities
from historical villages to state-of-the-art facilities for water
sports enthusiasts. Important cities in the province are its
capital (also called Utrecht), Amersfoort and Zeist. The city
of Utrecht is one of the oldest cities of the Netherlands with
many hidden treasures spread all over the city. There are castles
and castle gardens to visit such as Kasteel de Haar, Slot Zuylen,
Huis Doorn and Kasteel Groeneveld, and the many lakes of the
"Loosdrechtse Plassen" and the "Vinkeveense Plassen". |
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Where is Utrecht? |
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Utrecht is about 54 kms from Amsterdam
and Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol).
Utrecht is about 62 kms from Rotterdam
and Rotterdam Airport.
By Air - Amsterdam's airport Schiphol (www.schiphol.nl) is
the Netherlands’ main international airport and the third
busiest in Europe. Rotterdam Airport (www.rotterdam-airport.nl)
is much smaller but has handy links to the UK, Germany and Mediterranean
destinations.
By Ferry - Several companies operate car/passenger ferries
between the Netherlands and the UK. Stenaline (www.stenaline.co.uk)
sails between Harwich and Hoek van Holland, while P&O North
Sea Ferries (www.poferries.com) operates an overnight ferry every
evening between Hull and Europoort (near Rotterdam).
By Train - The Netherlands has good train links to Germany
and Belgium and on to France.
By Bus - Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and a few of Holland’s
smaller cities such as Den Haag and Utrecht, are well connected
to the rest of Europe by long-distance bus.
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Utrecht holiday homes - Accommodation in or close
to Utrecht Holland
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Pijnenburg Denneno
City: Baarn
Region: Utrecht
approx (25) kilometres from Utrecht
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On the estate Pijnenburg yuu will find this snug, cosy furnished
holiday house. You have a beautiful view over the estate, where
you will see the roe's early in the morning. Here you will enjoy
complete peace and tranquility. The estate is situated between
Paleis Soestdijk and Castle Drakenstein close to Lage Vuursche.
The area is versatle with Hilversum, Baarn and Soest are close
by. |
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