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Cathedral (Domkerk) and Cathedral Tower (Domtoren)

Domplein, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Ranked #2 of 12 attractions in Utrecht
4.5 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Religious Sites, Observation Decks/ Towers
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Hilo
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The most interesting part of visiting the Dom in Utrecht is imagining the past. There are great markers in the street marking out the old city started by the Romans in the first century. The church and tower itself, no longer connected, are quite impressive for their age. I also really enjoy hearing the bells. More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I appreciated that our guide did not rush us to the top. We were allowed plenty of time to look around once we got there. More

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The Hague, The Netherlands
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Definitely a must see, great in the evening when all lit up More

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Oxford, England, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Beautiful architecture and a delightful cloister garden in which a number of volunteers were working. A very pleasant tea room overlooking the garden made a welcome break after looking round. More

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Paris, France
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

What I most enjoyed about this attraction was the city view from the TOP of the Tower... but the tour is basically visiting different chambers (like 4) from the bottom all the way to the top, so you spend mor time in those rooms instead of getting more time (taking photos) in the last 2 open air spots. When on... More

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Utrecht, The Netherlands
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Be sure to book the tour up the Dom tower: wonderfull view, and the guide will tell you a lot about the history of the church More

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Lethbridge, Canada
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

You can't miss the Cathedral. We used is as our landmark as we wandered the streets of Utrecht. The peacefull center garden in the church is a nice green space. More

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Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Love the Domkerk and the cafes in this old part of the city. A family friend used to be a tour guide there. I always light a candle in memory of family. More

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Melbourne
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Brilliant made the trip. Unusual and beautiful well worth spending time in this area great coffee shops and great for tourists More

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Seattle, WA
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

one of the tallest buildings in Holland, this one was built in stages starting over 700 years ago! definitely a must visit next time you're in Utrecht. More

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