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The Dom or St. Maartenskerk, Utrecht is one of the most liked tourist attractions in Utrecht. The Dom or St. Maartenskerk, Utrecht is built where the former Roman Castellum stood along with many other churches and cathedrals. But at present only one of these can be see standing tall as a testimony to the rich cultural heritage of the country. There is an interesting historical background of the Dom or St. Maartenskerk, Utrecht. This church s dedicated to the Saint Martin and is perhaps the one church in the country of Netherlands that resembles the authentic French style that later became famous as the Gothic form of architecture.

The Dom or St. Maartenskerk, Utrecht was built during the years starting from 1254 and went forward into the 16th century. But unlike the other churches of the contemporary time, this Dom or St. Maartenskerk, Utrecht has only one tower and owing to the typical structure of the church it is often referred to as Dom. The tower of the Dom or St. Maartenskerk, Utrecht was built during the same time as that of the church and is a dominant feature of Utrecht's skyline. The tower is around 112 meters in length and is of great importance as it inspired a new form architecture which had towers similar to this one. The lower portion of the tower of Dom or St. Maartenskerk, Utrecht is more decorated hat the rest of he building. There is a high gate which acts as an entrance or perhaps is the main entrance of the church.

The musical chime which can be heard at the beginning of every hour, and the view that you get from the highest point of the Dom or St. Maartenskerk, Utrecht are truly stunning. The moment you step inside the Dom or St. Maartenskerk, Utrecht you are going to betaken back in time to the past where you can imagine yourself to standing amidst an environment that is steeped in history.

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Aboriginal Art Museum	Centraal Museum
Dom or St. Maartenskerk	Museum Catharijnecovent
Nationaal Museum van Speelklok tot Pierement	Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum
Rietveld Schroder House	Utrecht Universiteit Museum