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Come to Utrecht and enjoy the beauty of Domplein or the Cathedral Square or the Tower of Cathedral of St. Martin. Boasting of a mesmerizing natural splendor, Utrecht is ideal for spending a wonderful time with family or friends. Utrecht is also perfect for newly married couples, as they will get ample opportunity to spend very private moments with each other. The calmness and tranquility of the city will appeal to your senses. The city of Utrecht is the smallest province of the Netherlands, which is located in the center of the country.

Transportation in Utrecht: Travelers find it very easy to enjoy sightseeing in Utrecht, thanks to the good transport system. You will get lots of bus and taxi plying in the streets of Utrecht. The taxi fares in the city are comparatively reasonable from the other cities in Netherlands.

Mentioned below are the popular spots for sightseeing in Utrecht:

• Located at the center of the city, the Domplein or the Cathedral Square is a major crowd puller in the city. This is undoubtedly one of the most magnificent churches in the Netherlands. The Cathedral now consists only of the choir that was completed in 1317, the transepts and two chapels in the outer south aisle. The church was last restored between the years 1981 and 1988.
• Another popular tourist site in the city is the Cathedral of St Martin Interior. The interior of the Cathedral is relatively plain and contains a number of tombs, some of them badly damaged in the 16th Century. The most interesting part of the Cathedral is in the crypt below the choir, where you will find the preserved internal organs of the Emperors Conrad II and Henry IV.
• The Hoog Catharijne is one of the largest indoor shopping centers in Europe. Located Northwest of Mariaplaats and extending to Vredenburg, this site is visited by large number of tourists every day. In this luxurious complex there are 180 shops with a total floor area of 250,000 square meters and offers shoppers an immense and varied range of wares. The complex also has restaurants, cafes, bars and four cinemas.
• Another famous tourist spot in the city of Utrecht is the Tower of Cathedral of St Martin. Built between 1320 and 1382, he Tower of Cathedral of St Martin is 112 meter high. A carillon of 35 bells was installed in 1664 by the Hemony brothers. The tower was once used as the symbol of Episcopal authority, which is the tallest church tower in the Netherlands. In the tower there are two chapels, St Michael's Chapel and the Egmond Chapel.