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Utrecht is a bustling city where cultural events and festivals are held weekly. Culture lovers can get their fill at the municipal theatre, Vredenburg Music Centre and at the numerous museums.
Utrecht is the fourth largest city in the Netherlands. It has a population of more than 300,000. Utrecht's central location makes it an attractive place to live and a top location for business.
Utrecht boasts a rich history that goes back to Roman times. The city gets its unique charm from the old city centre and its canals and canal-side cellars, old churches and of course the Dom Cathedral.
Utrecht is a centre of knowledge. The University of Utrecht is the largest in the Netherlands. The city is home to 70,000 students of higher education, giving it a relatively young population and the most highly educated work force in the country.
Utrecht is a creative city, with the largest proportion of creative professionals in the Netherlands. It hosts a range of exciting events, such as the popular Cultural Sundays.
Utrecht is on the move. The immediate area around Utrecht Central Station is undergoing extensive renovations. Utrecht will create a larger, livlier city centre with links to the surrounding districts. Utrecht is also building the largest new development in the Netherlands: Leidsche Rijn. Around 30,000 dwellings will be built here to house around 80,000 people. Around 40,000 people will find employment in Leidsche Rijn. |
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