Culture of Utrecht. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Travelers going to Utrecht in search of new experiences and exciting entertainment won’t be disappointed. The most amazing and unusual entertainment center of the city is a miniature …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Utrecht and surroundings
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Public palaces near Utrecht
♥ Palace 'Kasteel Drakestein' , 12.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Soestdijk Palace' , 15.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Royal Palace of Amsterdam' , 36.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Kasteel Drakestein' , 12.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Palace 'Soestdijk Palace' , 15.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Palace 'Royal Palace of Amsterdam' , 36.2 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Utrecht and around
♥ Art museum 'Centraal Museum' Utrecht, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum Catharijneconvent' Utrecht, 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Hofje van Mevrouw Van Aerden' Leerdam, 21.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Cobra Museum' Amstelveen, 30.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Hermitage Amsterdam' Amsterdam, 35.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Centraal Museum' Utrecht, 0.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Museum Catharijneconvent' Utrecht, 0.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Hofje van Mevrouw Van Aerden' Leerdam, 21.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Cobra Museum' Amstelveen, 30.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Hermitage Amsterdam' Amsterdam, 35.1 km from the center. On the map


Cathedrals and basilicas near Utrecht
♥ Basiliek van de H. Johannes de Doper, Laren, 20.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van de H. Nicolaas, Ijsselstein, 36.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Kathedrale Basiliek van St. Jan de Evangelist, ’s-Hertogenbosch, 45.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Sint-Josephkerk, Haarlem, 45.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Grote of Sint-Bavokerk, Haarlem, 47.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Kathedrale Basiliek van Sint-Bavo, Haarlem, 47.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Kathedrale Kerk van de HH Laurentius en Elisabeth, Rotterdam, 49.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van de H. Johannes de Doper, Laren, 20.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basiliek van de H. Nicolaas, Ijsselstein, 36.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Kathedrale Basiliek van St. Jan de Evangelist, ’s-Hertogenbosch, 45.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Sint-Josephkerk, Haarlem, 45.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Grote of Sint-Bavokerk, Haarlem, 47.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Kathedrale Basiliek van Sint-Bavo, Haarlem, 47.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Kathedrale Kerk van de HH Laurentius en Elisabeth, Rotterdam, 49.9 km from the center. On the map


Unique spots in Utrecht and near
Pythonbrug
From the series “The Most Unusual and Strange Bridges on Earth”
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Distance from Utrecht center - 34.6 km.
The bridge connecting Borneo Island with the Sporenburg Peninsula was opened in 2001. The bridge is located in the center of Amsterdam, next to the striking historical monuments. The workers of the architectural office West 8 decided a few years ago to refresh the center of the city and built this strange high-tech bridge, which reminds of the huge winding python. …
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Hash Marihuana Hemp Museum
From the series “Strange, Weird and Unusual Museums Amusing its Visitors”
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Distance from Utrecht center - 35.9 km.
The hemp was used for cooking, from this grass the remedies were made of many diseases and even fabric and paper. The large collection of exhibits illustrates this remarkable fact: in the museum one can see the old medical books and recipes, the beautiful clothes and even the old Heupräparate. Part of the exposure is dedicated to 'the smoke side of the question'. Here is a rich collection of old pipes, shisha and other smoking accessories presented. …
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Electric Ladyland Fluorescent Museum
From the series “15 Unofficial Man-Made Wonders of the World”
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Distance from Utrecht center - 36.8 km.
In Amsterdam, travelers will have an opportunity to visit the surreal Electric Ladyland Museum, the world's only museum of the fluorescence, which strikes with colors and incredible exhibits. The founder of the museum is the unusual local resident Nick Padalino. He decided to name his museum after the last album of Jimi Hendrix. The museum is a wonderful gallery with a collection of rocks and minerals of the most incredible shapes and sizes. Artistic lighting makes forms really unusual. Thanks to light common gray stones are painted in a rainbow of colors. …
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Initially, only tourists coming from the EU/EEA area were eligible for simple entry to Iceland without any testing or quarantine. However, everyone can apply today and provide proof of vaccination. Note that the vaccine must be certified by the European Medical Agency. Full requirements can be found in the guidance provided by the Chief Epidemiologist of Iceland. If the vaccine is validated by the WHO (World Health Organization), this international certificate (the International Certificate of Vaccination or the Carte Jaune/Yellow Card) is also accepted by Iceland’s government.
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Initially, only tourists coming from the EU/EEA area were eligible for simple entry to Iceland without any testing or quarantine. However, everyone can apply today and provide proof of vaccination. Note that the vaccine must be certified by the European Medical Agency. Full requirements can be found in the guidance provided by the Chief Epidemiologist of Iceland. If the vaccine is validated by the WHO (World Health Organization), this international certificate (the International Certificate of Vaccination or the Carte Jaune/Yellow Card) is also accepted by Iceland’s government.

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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Utrecht
Landmarks of culture on Utrecht map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc

