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 The Dom Tower by sargentjeff
It can be quite windy and cold in winter, so wear a jacket, hat, and gloves. Don't forget your camera - it's a long walk back down to the bottom to get it.
The views are extraordinary, and in fact, the Dom tower is the highest tower in the Netherlands.
In 1674 there was a disaster in Utrecht that left half of the church in rubble. The tower survived. I've read different accounts of what caused the tragedy. It was either a tornado, or a hurricane. Either way, the tower stands today as a symbol of days gone by.
About 3/4 of the way up you will come to the bell room. The largest bell in the Netherlands sits there, weighing 8,000 kilograms (9,600 pounds). These bells ring out every 15 minutes, and on Saturdays there are "concerts" for all to hear. Leave a Comment
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 I hope it doesn't fall! by sargentjeff
The Gothic belfry was built between 1321 and 1382, and you can climb the stairs any day of the year. Be sure to go the the very top, as the guide will stop short of the highest viewpoint. Leave a Comment
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 Dom Tower, Utrecht,
Holland. by planxty
Speaking to one of the locals, I was told that a few years ago, during a cultural festival, they erected a temporary lift (elevator) on the outside to convey visitors to the top. It must have been terrifying!
Entry to the Tower, including a tour is €6:80 for adults. Leave a Comment Address: Domplein 9, UtrechtDirections: Just look up anywhere in the middle of town and you'll see it.Website: http://www.domkerk.nl
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 Domtoren with a small
part of the dom church by Mique
The tower was build between 1321 and 1382 and was part of the Dom Church. But in 1674 a gale blew the nave to pieces and ever since the tower is completely seperate from the church.
You can visit the tower with a tour guide. The tour takes about an hour. On the way up, there will be stops where the guide will tell about the chapel, the clocks, teh view and much more. On very clear days you can watch over 30 kilomters far! So you can see the Amsterdam Arena and even the church tower of Den Bosch!
And you can get married here too.
You can climb the tower every monday till saturdag from 10 till 16.00 hours
On sundays from 12 till 16.
In summer the tower is openon fridays, saturdays and sundays withthe last tour at 19.00 hours.
Admission fee:
Adults 6,80 euro
kids till 12 years 4 euro. Leave a Comment Address: Domplein 9, UtrechtPhone: (+31) (0)30 233 30 36Directions: Just walk to the towerWebsite: http://www.domkerk.nl Other Contact: rondom@ubt.nl
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This is definitely one of the pretty spots in Utrecht!
The cloister was built in 14th/15th century and links the Cathedral with the Kapittelhouse. It used to be the area where a lively trade in books took place in the 17th century. These days it's a quiet place with an inner herb garden. The fountain shows a bronze statue of a monk writing (1913).
See Travelogue 'The Cloister' for more pictures! Directions: free entrance all day via Dom Square
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This church was once the countries largest cathedral gothic in style.
In the 1572 during the calvanist wave there was much vandalism, ornaments and statues in this church were smashed or destroyed. Actually its quite surreal to see these statues with their faces smashed - the calvanists smashed anything they believed was an idol.
The church was not in use and fell into a state of neglect, then in 1674 a storm caused the unfinshed and insufficiently supported nave to collapse so all the tower is completely separate from the church. There has been restoration work done in the 1980's Leave a Comment
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The 112 meter/465 steps high Domtower can be viewed on a guided tour only. A couple of times a day the guide takes groups or individuals on a 1 hour tour showing the bells, the carillon and the history of the tower. Views from 70 and 95 meters.
I didn't do this tour today, but have done in the past and it's a very interesting lesson in history!
Tickets á Euro7,50 can be obtained from the Ticketstore called RonDom at the Domplein.
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The Dom Church was built in 920 as a Roman structure. A fire in 1253 destroyed it and it was then rebuilt after French fashion.
Thus became the gothic cathedral as we know it today.
The church has had a stormy life. If you're interested in the history, check out the website!
Visiting hours:
Mon-Sat 11.00-15.30
Sun 14-16
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