The Rietveld Schröder House was the former residence of Miss T. Schröder (1889-1985). It was built in 1924 by Gerrit Th. Rietveld (1888-1964) in close cooperation with her and according to the principle of De Stijl. She lived here until her death. At the end of 2000, UNESCO placed it on the World Heritage list […]
Route Rotsoord no. 11 – Inundation Works
The idea behind the New Dutch Waterline was to intentionally flood a large area of land. As a result the enemy would not be able to sail on, wade through or shoot over the flooded area. To raise the water to a knee-high level was already sufficient to hide all roads, trenches, ditches and small […]
Route Rotsoord no. 10 – Verloop
W. Verloop, member of the prominent entrepreneurial family, started this machine factory in 1913, naming it the fitting “De Klop”. It was placed next to the water in order for raw materials and finished product could easily be transported. The factory has been build in the shape of a basilica with plenty of light from […]
Route Rotsoord no. 9 – Giele
The Rijnzicht building dates from 1919 and was build next to the “new” manor Rotsoord (built in 1843 and taken down in 1956) for the forage trade by R. Giele & Co. Originally, Rijnzicht consisted of two separate buildings with a passage. It served for storage of grains and fodders. It is a traditional warehouse, […]
Route Rotsoord no. 8 – Rotsoort
The name Rotsoort is derived from the family name Van Oort, who had their country house (built in 1702 on the souther parts of the current Pastoe grounds) decorated with blue-black stone. The blue-black stone was melted too hotly in the oven and was therefore unsaleable. The patent and production of imitation marble gave them […]
St. Willibrord Church
The built of the Saint Willibrord Church in Utrecht was initiated in 1875, by design of the Dutch architect Alfred Tepe (1840-1920). The neo-gothic church is also a creation of the Saint Bernulphus guild, an association founded in 1869 consisting of priests and artists.The woodcarving has been made in the studio of Friedrich Wilhelm Mengelberg […]
‘t Oude Pothuys Restaurant
‘t Oude Pothuys is a café-restaurant located on the Oude Gracht in Utrecht’s city centre. In its wharf cellar and on the terrace next to the canal you can enjoy some food, drinks and live music. The name ‘t Oude Pothuys is derived from the small annex that is the entrance. Back in the days […]
Today
Today Homosexuality Men and women choose in freedom 18th century Sodomy Barend Blomsdael and 17 other men were convicted and strangled in Utrecht Their actions hidden
In Saint Martin’s footsteps
In the 4th century, Martin was bishop of the city of Tours in France. He left a deep impression because of his care of the poor. From the very start, people followed his example. They made their way through Europe, as well in Utrecht. Ever since the 7th century, Martin of Tours is the patron […]
Scale Model Dom Church
Legend: 1. Roman remainders 2. Holy Cross Chapel until 1826 3. Saint Salvator’s Church until 1587 4. Part of the Dom Church that collapsed in 1674 5. Buildings in 1955 6. Dom Church, monastery entrance and tower