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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1.Most shops are open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sunday is a common day-off. Saturday and Monday are half-days, so the timetable of places of interest should be specified in advance. 2. Mains …
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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
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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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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Lute Suites Hotel
From the series “Best industrial-style loft hotels”
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Distance from Utrecht center - 28.8 km.
Interesting design accessories were used in the design of the hotel. A collection of original upholstered furniture, as well as paintings and other works of art in the style of pop art, is collected in it. Even though the loft hotel in Amsterdam is relatively small, there are many additional services available to its guests. They can visit the national cuisine restaurant and bar. An unusual "training kitchen" is also available at the hotel. The chef of the restaurant conducts cooking classes for guests every day. They can learn how to cook popular national dishes during such masterclasses. …
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Saudi Arabia to Open 38 Hotels in Diriyah
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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23.03.2023
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.

23.03.2023
Photogallery of cultural heritage of Utrecht
Landmarks of culture on Utrecht map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc

