Residents of Utrecht (or Uterech as they use to say themselves) complain that tourists avoid their city while it is a city of a very rich history (see also: Utrecht). It was established in the 1st first century on the basis of the Roman Trajectorium and up the 17th century it was the most important town of the Netherlands and the stronghold of Catholicism. Like other cities of the country, Utrecht has channels (two – old and a new one), but they are unique because of the additional quay just above the water level. Besides the historical relics one of the biggest attractions is the House of Rietveld (Rietveld Schröderhuis) – one of the flagship works of the De Stijl, in 2000 enlisted on the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its design refers to the paintings by the Polish painter Kazimir Malevich. Utrecht was photographed in 2015 by Renata Głuszek (photo 1-3, 7-11, 13) i Dorota Mazur (photo 5, 6, 12).
Old channel and the castle Oudaen (Drakenstijn)
Oudaen from the other side
In the centre
Sint Marten or Domkerk in the 17th century, before the storm
Present view
Present view – inside
Today the Domtower stays separately
A view from the st. Johns church
Roman church of st. John
Restaurant, was once the famous shop van Sinkel
Houses from the 17th century
Rietveld House
City offices – the very new city hall