Cultural Highlight Culture

St. Martin's Cathedral and The Dom
The Dom!

• By Luiza
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• Luiza: “Due to the construction work, I was only able to see the Dom in all its glory during my final year of studies, but I can assure you, it was worth the wait. ”

Pandhof at the Dom
Nature in the city

• By Luiza
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• Luiza: “This hidden gem will transport you straight to the gothic halls of Hogwarts!”

Fortress bij Rijnauwen
Together with Amelisweerd, this is Utrecht's most popular outdoor area.

• By Nicole + 1
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• Manu : “The fort itself is really nice, and I also like the woods around it. There are often playful sheep around the fort!”
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• Nicole : “This is a favorite spot of mine because of the beautiful area with cozy cafes in the middle of nature. I enjoy going for a walk or a bike ride with friends here because of the peaceful surroundings.”

Castle De Haar
Although the castle is the largest one in the Netherlands, there are not a lot of tourists/visitors around. If you have a museum card, you don't need to pay for entrance fee

• By Studentlife Team + 1
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• Camila : “It has beautiful gardens, especially during spring. And it’s a very different view of Utrecht. ”
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• Studentlife Team: “For cycling fans - there is a biking path leading to the castle, which is surrounded by beautiful farmhouses and fruit gardens. In the summer you can buy there fresh fruits.”

Griftpark
This park is a few minutes away from the the City Center University library and is a popular meeting spots for students.

• By Thomas + 4
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• Daphne : “Together with my group of friends, I have the tradition of having a barbecue every spring/summer in Griftpark, where we can sit by the water and enjoy ourselves.”
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• Miguel : “Best park in the city. Beautiful lake and animal farm inside where you can pet the animals.”
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• Thomas : “A beautiful park, perfect for a picnic with friends. It also has an interesting history. Until 1960, it was the most polluted place in Utrecht due to the gas factory that was built there.”

Music complex Tivoli Vredenburg
Tivoli is a hotspot for students and music lovers who meet there for concerts and events of any kind.

• By Studentlife Team + 2
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• Smaranda : “By far, my favorite place to enjoy music in a concert hall or a restaurant during the day and their many club-events during the night. ”
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• Isa: “Apart from parties, events such as the International Comedy Festival Utrecht are also organized in Tivoli.”
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• Studentlife Team: “Tivoli not only hosts amazing concerts. It’s also a great place to go out dancing with your friends.”

Cinema Pathé Rembrandt
Cinema on the Oudegracht in the centre of Utrecht.

• By Vito + 1
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• Studentlife Team: “Pathe Rembrandt attracts a lot of movie lovers with its wide choice of movies as well as its brilliant location in the heart of Utrecht, along the canal.”
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• Vito : “I enjoy going to this bios. Here, the well-known films are screened in a cozy cinema, right in the center.”

University Hall
The most iconic UU building in the city centre

• By Studentlife Team
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• Studentlife Team: “It’s a historical place where the Union of Utrecht was signed in 1579, eventually leading to the formation of the Dutch Republic! Now this is where all academic ceremonies take place.”

Café restaurant Winkel van Sinkel
This is one of those places that feel so vibrant and alive.

• By Studentlife Team
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• Studentlife Team: “Winkel van Sinkel is not only about great drinks and snacks but also about its atmospheric interior. Located right at Oudegracht, it is always filled with people laughing and celebrating.”