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Utrecht is the Netherlands’ Underrated Gem

Just a 25-minute ride from Amsterdam and you can find yourselves in the city of Utrecht, a hidden gem. If you’re looking for a big city with the vibe of a quaint small town, Utrecht may be the perfect choice for you.

Fairytale Netherlands: 16 Pictures Too Pretty to Be Real

Related: Utrecht is the Netherlands’ Underrated Gem 1. Beautiful Haarlem 2. Charming 3. The pictureqsue canals of Amsterdam 4. Twijnstraat aan de Werf, Utrecht 5. The Zaanse Schans Open Air museum - a riverside village near Amsterdam 6. 

Vintage Photos Show What Life in Holland Was Like in 1890

Ouda Gracht: Bakkerbrug, Utrecht. 22. The Witte Huis, Rotterdam. 23. A park in Utrecht. 24. A pond in Arnhem. 25. Beekhuizen, Arnhem. 26. Janssingel, Arnhem. 27. Water tower, Delft. 28. The Knights' Hall in the Hague. 29. Cathedral Interior, Rotterdam. 30. Inside a home on Marken Island. 31.

Europe in Photos: 16 Pics to Marvel at the Supercontinent

Utrecht, Netherlands 12. Lone deer running across the green fields of Moravia, Czech Republic. 13. A seaside toilet on the Bay of Kotor 14. The town of Kiruna, Sweden 15. Finnish family coach (Lastenvaunu) in intercity trains Related: Fly Through the Most Royally Stunning Castles of Europe 16. 

14 Amazing Before-And-After Pics of Our Changing World

Utrecht - 1980s vs. 2022 All images source: Acid Cow These Before-And-After Pics Show How Time Changes Things Then & Now, then and now, before and after, time apart, before and after photos These before-and-after pictures show how just how much time changes everything.

14 Unique and Unconventional Urban Designs That Inspire

For over 40 years, Utrecht in Holland has safeguarded urban planning in favor of trees, walking, and cycling Image source: Reddit 4. Impressive Image source: Reddit 5. Bin for cyclists in Denmark Image source: Reddit 6. 

15 Poignant Pics That Prove How Time Affects Everything

Utrecht, Netherlands - 1982 vs. 2020. Amazingly, they converted the highway to a canal. One of the rare occasions where change has indeed been for the better. Image source: Reddit/Hell_Camino 7. These two pics, taken 100 years apart, are from the same location it a small village in Trent, UK.

The 7 Best Dutch Artists You Might Not Have Heard Of

Childhood of Christ This style became incredibly popular in the Netherlands, leading to a rise in Dutch artist imitating the style, particularly in the city of Utrecht. Of these, one of the most prolific was Gerard (Gerrit) van Honthorst.

These Inventions Prove the Middle Ages Were Not So “Dark”

Stationary harbor cranes were first documented in Utrecht, the Netherlands, in 1244. These were built on docksides for loading cargo. Treadmill cranes were mobile devices, so they were used in construction works, especially while building castles and cathedrals.