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OPEN MONUMENT WEEKEND 2013: Utrecht

9/11/2013

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Only 3 more days until Dutch Heritage Weekend, whoop whoop!

Today, let's talk about... Utrecht! A lot of the buildings here are within walking distance of Central Station, which is good, because Utrecht is a nice city to walk around in. There are lots of cafes and cool little shops, and if the weather's good this city's is very gezellig.

1. ACADEMIEGEBOUW

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When they wanted to build a new main building for the Utrecht University around 1890, architects fought over what should be the style of architecture. I believe some architects wanted a neo-gothical building designed by Pierre Cuypers, others wanted neo-renaissance because they thought neo-gothicism would fit a church more, not a university building. In the end, neo-renaissance won, but as 'revenge' (I mean.. what are we talking about here people!?), the minister of home affairs built a neo-gothical gate right next to this building. The gate was designed by Pierre Cuypers' son. Man, I love a little drama between architects ;)

Address: 
Domplein 29
Opening Hours: Saturday 14 September 10.00 - 17.00 uur
How to get there: It's a 12 minute walk from Central Station


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