Nature reserve De Klop A nature reserve has developed more or less spontaneously around Fort aan de Klop. This area is not only a suitable habitat for many songbirds, but also for the kingfisher and tawny owl. In order to manage this area and to secure it for the future, the Stichting Natuur- en Milieugroep […]
The Plompetower
The Plompetoren The canal: from defense line to city park The impressive Plompetoren, almost 40 meters high, protected the entrance to the Plompetorengracht for centuries. Initially, the underpass was in the tower itself, but around 1540 a new water gate was made next to the tower. This new entrance was defended with cannons from the […]
The scale
The scale There used to be serious cylinders here They provided work and gave us lettered light Now I’m on my terp of packaged litter Green cultivated, carefully decorated for a bit of relaxation for spoiled children I lay my elbow on my knee and gaze at a horizon full of urban obstacles It doesn’t […]
Rubbish or paradise
Junk or paradise? Rough grasslands Natural monuments deliberately choose to make the grasslands rougher in this area than in other places. People sometimes experience this as ‘unorganized’, but for insects, birds and small mammals this is a true paradise! The fields are sown with a mixture of grasses and flowers. This ensures a vast variety […]
Interlocal manual switchboard
Interlocal manual switchboard After the completion of the post office, a manual switchboard was set up in 1926 for telephone traffic with places outside the city of Utrecht. This manual switchboard was located on the second floor and was operated by telephone operators. Anyone who wanted to call someone outside Utrecht requested the call from […]
Liked on the Leash
liked on a leash Welcome Dogs like to run free. This is no problem at all on the public roads around the Wielrevelt (Joostenlaan, Eikslaan and Haarpad). Unfortunately, it is not possible everywhere. Between the fields and meadows, stray dogs, often unseen and unintentionally, cause disruption to nature. Dogs are welcome in the field, but […]
Watertower – Route Rotsoord nr. 4
The Water tower In 1907, Southern Utrecht was also enriched with a water tower. Via free fall, high quality soft drinking water from the Soesterberg heath was provided. As a result, public health progressed with large steps. The photo shows the steam pile driver: absolutely necessary for such a weighty tower (1 million liters of […]
Altar of the goddess Viradecdis
Latijn: Deae viradecdi cives Tungri et Nautae q vi sectionne consistunt v.s.m.l. Explanation: To the goddess Viradecdis, the citizens of Tongeren en the shippers who live on the Vecht have repaid their debts, readily and willingly. Votum Solverunt Libentus Merito This is the Votum Solverunt Libentus Merito that would be erected as an altar to […]
John’s Graveyard
The Janskerkhof (John’s graveyard) is a square in the centre of Utrecht surrounded by bars, the Applied University of the Arts Utrecht and Utrecht University. Central to the square is the Janskerk (John’s Church). On the Southside of the square you will find the former Minderbroedersklooster, a monastery, and the Saint Willibrord statue.
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