Located in central Netherlands, the medieval city of Utrecht is today a vibrant and bustling university town with a great deal to offer visitors. The city is filled with picturesque canals and wharfs as well as many medieval buildings you can easily explore on foot in the compact old town; free walking tours are available. The city has many interesting museums, starting with the Railway Museum, Speelklok Museum (musical instruments), and Centraal Museum for local history, art, and fashion. Garden enthusiasts can visit the Utrecht University Botanical Garden, Fort Hoofddijk, Oude Hortus, and De Haar medieval castle and gardens. Don't leave the city without climbing to the top of the Dom Tower for amazing views.

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