Utrecht, Netherlands Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

"I groaned with the idea of living all winter in so shocking a place," wrote Boswell in 1763, and UTRECHT , surrounded by shopping centres and industrial developments, still promises little as you approach. But the centre, with its distinctive sunken canals – whose brick cellar warehouses have been converted into chic cafés and restaurants – is one of the country's most pleasant. The focal point is the Dom Tower , built between 1321 and 1382, which at over 110m is the highest church tower in the country, soaring to a delicate octagonal lantern. A guided tour (Mon–Sat … more »