Urban style of Utrecht

Although many ancient cities in the Netherlands have their own independent canal systems, Utrecht's canals are more poetic. The Oudegracht was built in 1 1 century and runs through the old city. It is the oldest canal in Utrecht. Originally a trench dug to prevent the Rhine from flooding, it is now the best scenic spot to visit Utrecht. The biggest feature of Utrecht Canal lies in its piers, which are lower than ordinary roads and waterfront areas, forming a unique landscape. Walking down the steps of the canal levee, standing on the dock overlooking the river winding through the arch bridge, ancient buildings, melodious church bells and lush scenery, people have the impulse to "go downstream and look for peach blossom forest". The canal bank next to the wharf used to be separate warehouses, most of which were owned by cautious people. Now most of these warehouses have been transformed into bars, restaurants or cafes. When the weather is good, the dock becomes the best place for open-air cafes.

Enjoy the pleasant sunshine on the coffee table by the cloud river. The trickle, the ancient canal and the magnificent pier outline the romantic customs of the Middle Ages. The canal in Utrecht is special because there is a small platform along the river bank, which is close to the water. When the weather is clear, bask in the sun in the open-air coffee stands on these platforms, and watch people engaged in water activities ride pedal boats and paddle small wooden boats or canoes with different characteristics to enjoy the leisurely sunshine. Utrecht Dome Church/Domkerk

This church was originally built by Hendrick? Van Fiandon 1254 started, and 15 17 was completed. It is the oldest Gothic church in the Netherlands. There is an elegant cafe in the church. On the south side of the cathedral square in front of the church stands Jane? Bronze statue of Van Nassau, standing at 1887. The building to the south of Dom Church is Utrecht, which used to be the place where the priests of Dome Church concentrated their lectures, and later developed into a university.

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from May to September:10: 00-17: 00; Sunday:14: 00-16: 00; 65438+ 10-April Monday-Saturday:11:00-16: 00; Sunday: 14: 00- 16: 00

Tip: Free concert on Saturday 15: 30. You can't visit the church concert or the inside of the church. be free of charge

On the west side of Utrecht Dome Tower/Domtorun Dome Square stands the Gothic Dome Tower, which was built between 132 1-1382. Tower height112m is the highest tower in the Netherlands, and its tall figure can be seen everywhere in Utrecht. There are two churches in the tower. There are 465 steps from the bottom of the tower to near the top of the tower102m. If you can see Utrecht, you can see far away.

Opening hours: Monday-Saturday:10: 00-17: 00; Sunday: 12: 00- 17: 00

Tip: You must be accompanied by a guide when entering the tower. You are allowed to enter the tower once an hour. Admission time is until 16: 00. Facing the tower door, the coffee shop on the right side of the street is rondon, and the ticket office of the Dome Tower is next to the coffee shop (the door is red). Utrecht Music Box and Street Organ Museum/National Museum

The Music Museum is a must-see attraction for you! There are all kinds of interesting musical instruments on display in the Music Museum: lovely music box, music clock, organ for street performance, grand organ for banquet hall or church, and even a piano that can play the piano automatically. Every instrument in the museum is an antique. Not only can you find these collections beautifully made, but you can also find the ingenuity of the former producers. The Music Museum was converted from an old church. Every hour, various musical instruments will be automatically played to guide tourists to watch, and there will be a tour guide to explain. You can imagine how street performers used to express their views on China's entry into the WTO through music with hand-held organ, and you can also imagine that nobles and rich people used gorgeous organ as private bands to hold luxurious social banquets.

Opening hours: Tuesday-Saturday:10: 00-17: 00; Sunday: 12: 00- 17: 00

Tip: You must be accompanied by a tour guide when entering the library. Admission is allowed once every hour, and the admission time is until 16: 00. Monday is 65438+ 10 month 1, rest. Whether it is open during the festival should be confirmed in advance. Many people tip the tour guide after the visit. Railway Museum/Dutch Railway Museum

Originally a railway station on the Maliban Railway, the museum now exhibits more than 65,438+60 SLs used from the end of 2009 to the beginning of the 20th century. In addition, you can also see the model and engine of the train and other information about the history and technology of the Dutch railway. Take bus No.3 from the railway station to P+RGalgenwaad, and get off at Maliebaan after about 10 minutes.

Opening hours: Tuesday-Friday:10: 00-17: 00; Saturday and Sunday:11:30—17: 00; Monday closed at 65438+ 10/month 1. Whether to open the museum during the festival should be confirmed in advance. Admission: 6.00 utrecht university Museum/University Museum.

The museum displays Utrecht's equipment, medical instruments, cameras, ancient books and documents related to university history. In addition, there are many historical materials about Professor F.C.Donders (Physiology and Ophthalmology) in Utrecht.

Transportation: Take bus No.2 or No.22 from the railway station to Kanaleneiland, and get off at Ledigerfafter about 10 minutes.

Opening hours: Tuesday-Friday:10: 00-17: 00; Saturday and Sunday:13: 00-17: 00; 65438+ 10/month 1, whether to open the museum on holidays should be confirmed in advance. Utrecht Central Army Hospital/Central Military Hospital

During the shogunate reform in Japan, nearly 20 Dutch military doctors went to Japan to teach modern Dutch medicine to the Japanese. Most of them graduated from Utrecht School in this city 1822- 1868. Peng Pei, a graduate of this school, once worked as a teacher in the predecessor of Nagasaki University, Nongsi Felt of Kumamoto University and Kyoto Medical University, Reutel of Okayama University, Bowen of Osaka University and Tokyo University, and Slois of Kanazawa University. At present, the curriculum design of medical universities in Japan is very rigid, which is the result of taking military medical schools as models. Now Utrecht school, only the army hospital is left. You have to get permission from the doorman to enter the hospital to take pictures. Utrecht Odewater/Wade Water

Odwa was specially named "Gushui", a small town with a population of more than 7,000. It is a famous "Witch Town". There is a witch court built in 1595 near the canal that flows through the center of the town. Anyone who looks like a witch must be weighed here. If they can't meet certain standards, they will be tied to the stake and burned to death. Tourists can ask for a certificate of "not a witch" after weighing.

Transportation: It takes about 40 minutes to get there from Badara Central Railway Station by bus 180 heading for Haoda. There are 2 shifts every 1 hour at ordinary times and 1 shift every l hour on Sundays and festivals. Get off at Udaywater and follow the instructions to the witch trial. It takes about 10 minutes to walk. Dehal Castle in Utrecht

Dehal Castle is located in Harelance, a small town near Utrecht. Haaruilens is also called "red village" because the doors and windows of every household in the village are painted with red and white diagonal stripes. This special symbol comes from the tradition of VanZuylen family in Dehal Castle. Dehal Castle is a typical medieval castle, with towering towers, a moat around the palace garden and a suspension bridge, just like a dream castle in a fairy tale world. The earliest history of Dehal Castle can be traced back to about13rd century. It was originally a fortress on a medieval military fortress, which was owned by the Fan Zulun family.

Utrecht owned it and rebuilt it once in 16 and 17 centuries, but until 19 century, this spectacular building was still in a dilapidated state. 1892, the heir, Baron Etienne Vannier Vanzuylenvnijeveltvandehar, decided to rebuild the castle in order to restore the family's past glory. In addition to the renovation of the castle, the barons also collected a large number of precious works of art to decorate every spacious room in the castle.

Of course, Fan Zulun must be a master architect to rest assured of such a huge project. The city in charge of this reconstruction project was Dr. P.J.H.Cuypers, who used to be the Amsterdam Central Railway Station, the National Museum and more than 0/00 churches in the Netherlands. It took nearly 20 years to complete this masterpiece with the efforts of countless craftsmen and artists. Because there are many antiques and precious works of art in the castle, and the access is complicated, we must follow the explanation group to visit. Generally, children are not allowed to enter to avoid accidents. You can also just visit the gorgeous and exquisite garden outside the castle, but you have to charge tickets for visiting the garden just like visiting the castle. Utrecht Central Museum/Central Museum

Utrecht Central Museum, built in 1838, is the oldest municipal museum in the Netherlands. The collection is divided into five categories: famous works, contemporary art, design, fashion and local history. The museum also has a permanent exhibition of Dick? Bruner's works, the artist is the original author of the famous cartoon image Miffy Rabbit.

There is a place in Utrecht that children can't miss-Miffy Rabbit House. Is this cute little rabbit made by Dick? Bruner was created in 1955, and now it has become a world-famous cartoon image. The story book about it has been translated into more than 40 languages and sold more than 85 million copies. Now Miffy Rabbit has his own home, Dick Bruner's former residence. Bruner's works are exhibited in his former residence all the year round. These works include not only Mi Fei Rabbit, burris Bear and Barbara, but also pencil drawings, carbon drawings, cover paintings, posters, stamps and sketch figures. Here, children will have the opportunity to try visual arts for the first time and experience the wonderful world of color, structure and lines. Van Gogh National Forest Park in Utrecht

Van Gogh National Forest Park. With 5500 hectares of forests, wasteland, sand piles and swamps, this park is the largest nature reserve in the Netherlands. There are several museums, sculpture gardens, castles and large wildlife reserves in the park. It took a whole day to barely read it. Helen? Mueller (1869- 1939) and her husband An Tong? Anton Kroller (1862-1941) was the former owner of this park. Kuler? The Mueller Museum of Art featured the couple's collection, including 278 paintings by Van Gogh. Kulermuller Art Museum in Utrecht

The Kalmler Art Museum, located in the National Forest Park, has 278 paintings by Van Gogh, the collection of early Flemish masters and the works of modern painters. The outdoor sculpture park Beeldenpark is next to this museum. Utrecht has the tallest bell tower in the Netherlands. This bell tower is not only the most conspicuous landmark in Utrecht, but also highlights the close relationship between Utrecht's historical development and religion. Utrecht was originally a military fortress built by the Romans on the Rhine River in the first century BC, and later developed into a city. In the 7th century BC, the Anglo-Saxon missionary priest was appointed Bishop of Utrecht by the German emperor. Because the position of bishop not only has considerable religious authority, but also has regional administrative jurisdiction. In addition to the city where the bishop lives, the nearby areas are also within the jurisdiction, and Utrecht has become the power center of the entire bishop's jurisdiction.