The history of Utrecht is quite interesting and rich and its beginning takes from the first century of our era, when the Fortress was built on the site of the modern center of the Roman commander, Korbalon was built to protect the boundaries of the Roman Empire. In this Dutch city I was brought several times. It was connected not with rest, but with the purchase of cars, since it was in Utrecht on Tuesdays that the car market was worked, which wishes to sell their car not only from the Holland itself, but also neighboring Germany and Belgium. After buying a car, I, as they say, was already on wheels and could safely ride around the city by admiring his sights and expand his horizons. Recently, the car market has moved to the city of Beverway in the north of the Netherlands. For those tourists who are interested in such information I can say that the opening of the market is quite early from 6.00 am, and the clock to nine-ten most cars are already sold, so if you have a desire to go home on your car, then you need to come to the market Even before opening it. The popularity of this car market is quite large since it is the largest in Holland and one of the largest in the north of Europe. Document registration occurs in place during half an hour.
Now I want to tell you that you can see interesting in Utrecht and what he is rich and famous. The first thing is thrown into the eyes of this high building in the center of the city of an old species. The majestic building up 112 meters high is the Tower of the Dome Cathedral of St. Martin, which was built back in 1580. This cathedral is considered the oldest and mention of it relate to the seventh century, and its tower is the highest church construction in Holland. Despite your elegance, the tower is a very practical and strong architectural structure, at the top of which thirteen bells are installed, cast before the construction of the temple and the total weight of 32 tons. I am striking the beauty of the temple itself with its wall paintings, the thirteenth century mosaic, tombstones with a magnificent ornament.
Earlier, the cathedral was connected to the tower, but after a strong hurricane of 1674, part of the cathedral collapsed, which formed the space between the building of the cathedral itself and the tower. He was never restored. Rising along the steps of the tower, which 465 pieces are at an altitude of 95 meters from which in clear weather is visible half of Holland, including the capital Amsterdam. Visiting the cathedral is free. It is located at the address of Achter de Dom 1, although it is visible in a tower almost from anywhere in the city and since it is in the center, it is not difficult to find it.
If you want to make a variety of at your excursion in Utrecht, you can use water transport, or rather motorboats or venetian gondolas and make a cruise through the channels of the city, stopping in interesting places in your opinion. You can also rent a canoe and travelers to walk around the city. In this case, I recommend going to Fort Reinauen, which is the local reserve. During riding or more accurate walk, you will definitely visit the old rope Oudegracht. At home along the channel are located so that the lower windows are in the water. These premises now have numerous bars and restaurants. They are equipped with markers about the docks that you can mooring your own transport and visit your favorite institution drinking wonderful wine or local Ouwe Daen beer that is produced in Utrecht.
Another very interesting place to visit is Castle de Haar or Russian Castle de Haar, which is located in the vicinity of Utrecht. This is a work of art, and so boldly you can call the castle for its beauty and architectural uniqueness, which was built in the 14th century with his parks and gardens, combined with the lake around him, rightly considered one of the most beautiful in Europe.
His story is interesting and in some periods of time even tragic and there was a time when the castle was almost in the launch of the castle, but at the end of the 19th century his owner Baron Etienne Van Zyanelen Van Neuveth Wang de Har after favorable marriage to the funds from the courted renovated him and I betrayed the form in which we see it at the moment. In the interior, the exhibits of medieval history are stored and the castle owners, family emblems and the collection of paintings are stored. A visit to the lock is allowed only accompanied by a guide, and it is not allowed to take pictures inside the lock. Apparently this is one of the terms of the hosts, as he is the private property of the family Zyenylene, who, according to his tradition, they spend in the castle in one of the September days. For several years in the vicinity of the castle, knightly tournaments are held, which reproduce the events and life of the medieval era. This excursion is quite suitable for visiting children who are paid to special attention, allowing you to feel like a knight or fabulous princess.
You can get to the castle both on your transport and on public. From the central stop to the side of Breukelen / Kockengen every hour runs the bus number 127, which needs to be reached before the Kasteel stop, and then go a little walk. To visit the goal of the castle are open from 10.00 am to 17.00, without days off. In addition to visiting himself, you can relax in the park area where a beautiful chapel is located, and if you wish to even arrange a picnic.
In addition, there are several museums in Utrecht, who can also interest the guests of the city, among which the Museum of Catharijneconvent, Museum of Battle Burgaw and located in the building of the former Monastery of Augustinse Central Museum. This urban museum is the oldest in Holland, among the works of applied and fine arts there is a collection of works of Ruttleld, which is considered the largest in the world.
Special attention should be paid to music lovers or rather music machines, the museum of which is located in Utrecht, at Steenweg, 6. There are a large number of different music machines, such as scarmer, self-playing piano, music boxes, music with music and other similar mechanisms. To visit with the children, this museum is the most interesting, as they are given the opportunity to personally twist the handle of the scarmer or other clockwork exhibits, but for this will have to use the guide service, accompanied by a factory. The cost of the entrance ticket is 8 euros. If there is a need to leave your things in the storage chamber, you will need a deposit of 1 euro. Museum work time from 10.00 to 17.00, every day except Monday. If your visit coincides with the school holidays, you can safely go on Monday.
And this is not a complete list of attractions that can be viewed in Utrecht, but only some of them, which I think can not be visited by visiting this city. Here and the oldest university in the Netherlands and a large number of vintage churches and much more. In general, everyone will find something interesting for themselves and new.
You can stay in one of the city hotels, the choice is large enough for every taste. One of them is Holiday Inn Express Utrecht, which is located not far from the city center. The rooms have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi network, breakfast, which is included in the price. The price for accommodation in the area of 50 euros per day, depending on the number and services.