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Utrecht, the Netherlands | City guide for expats

By Rachel DeloughryPublished on May 31, 2017
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Living in or visiting Utrecht? Our city guide contains information and useful links for students, locals and expats.

Information about Utrecht

With a population of approximately 320.000, Utrecht is the fourth largest Dutch city and the capital of the province of the same name.

Utrecht is also one of the nation's oldest cities, originally founded by Roman soldiers around 50 AD. It has been the religious centre of the Netherlands since the 8th century.

Sights & activities in Utrecht

Utrecht's compact city centre is encircled by a medieval canal, and is remarkably free of cars and packed to the brim with shops. Besides the iconic Dom Tower which dominates its skyline, Utrecht is also famed for the wharf cellars which line its canals and house cafés and restaurants right on the water.

Over the centuries, Utrecht has evolved into a lively university city, and is second only to Amsterdam in terms of cultural activities. It is home to several remarkable music venues, and also hosts world-class music festivals.

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