River or canal
Oudegracht
Utrecht, Netherlands
Utrecht's old canal with sunken wharves, cellar restaurants and terraces at water level.
Tower · Netherlands · Utrecht
Dom Tower
The tall medieval bell tower of Utrecht and a symbol of the city.
Paid entry about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Dom Tower matters
The Dom Tower is the tallest church tower in the country and the landmark of Utrecht. You can climb it on a guided tour for a view over the old centre and surrounding flat land. It stands apart from the church because the nave collapsed in a storm in the seventeenth century, leaving a gap that now forms a public square.
Talking points
- It is the tallest church tower in the country.
- The nave collapsed in a storm long ago, leaving the tower standing alone.
- Climbing it is done on a guided tour.
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Good to know: Book tower tours in advance; they run in small groups.
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