The Oudegracht, also known as the Old Canal, runs through the middle of the city and is a beloved and scenic icon of Utrecht. Locals love spending time by the Old Canal not just because it’s peaceful and relaxing to walk along the river, but also because of the many restaurants, stores and lovely Dutch houses that stand along the canal. What’s peculiar about Oudegracht is that it actually has two levels to it. At the street level, travelers will find stunning examples of Dutch architecture, curious shops to visit and comb through, or relaxing cafes to sit at and people watch. Meanwhile, on the water level of the Old Canal, there are incredible restaurants to have a mouthwatering meal at.

Utrecht, Netherlands

The Dom Tower St. Martin’s Cathedral Rietveld Schroder House De Haar Castle Oudegracht Museum Speelklok Miffy Traffic Light Centraal Museum Miffy Museum Museum Catharijne Convent Utrecht University Botanic Gardens Tivoli Vredenburg DOMunder Sonnenborgh Museum and Observatory Museum Oud Amelisweerd Janskerk Fort Rijnauwen Zuylen Castle Railway Museum Maximapark Blauw Cest Ca Olivier

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