Utrecht, founded over 1200 years ago, is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands. Utrecht is currently the fourth largest city in the Netherlands in terms of population.
Learn interesting facts about the city of Utrecht.
1. Located in the eastern part of the Randstad district, right in the middle of the Dutch mainland. 2. There are more than 150 cafes and 50 hotels in the city. 3. The city canals in Utrecht have a unique look because they have shorelines. 
4. In 1713, the Treaty of Utrecht ended the long war with the Spanish. 5. Tower Tower House at 112 meters is the tallest church tower in the Netherlands and is visible away from the city. This is the symbol of Utrecht, with 465 degrees and a great view of the city. 
6. In 2019, 357,179 people lived in the city. 7. It is a vibrant city thanks to the 70,000 students who live in this city. This makes the city open to new ideas and creative collaborations. 8. In the ancient center of Utrecht there are many buildings and structures, some of which date back to the Middle Ages. 
9. Currently, these former warehouses are restaurants, bars, shops and even nightclubs. 10. From Utrecht Central Station, you can take the ICE train to German cities such as Dusseldorf, Cologne and Berlin. 11. Dick Bruna, the creator of the Miffy character, is from Utrecht. You can find Miffy all over the city. 12. This is the religious center of the Netherlands since the 8th century. Utrecht has lost the status of an episcopal prince, but remains the main religious center of the country. 13. The medieval episcopal city of Utrecht has been an international transport hub for hundreds of years. 14. The area of ??the city is 99 km? 15. Utrecht was the most important city in the Netherlands until the Dutch Golden Age, when it was surpassed by Amsterdam as the country’s cultural center and most populous city. 16. Utrecht has the busiest train station in the Netherlands, located in the center of the country, averaging about 900 trains a day. 
17. There are 13 museums in the city. 18. Founded over 1200 years ago, Utrecht is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, which is clearly reflected in its structure and architecture. 
19. Amsterdam and Schiphol are less than half an hour from Utrecht, and access to cities in the east like Arnhem is just as easy as it is to Rotterdam or The Hague in the west, with an average travel time of 38 minutes to each of these three cities . 20. The compact historic city center with numerous canals, characteristic waterfront restaurants and numerous parks gives Utrecht an almost rural character.
