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Province of the Netherlands
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Utrecht is a central province of the Netherlands. With its 1485 square kilometers it's the second smallest province in the country - it is, however, densely populated. The province consists mostly of municipalities forming the historically and presently important cities of Utrecht and Amersfoort and their urban areas, although it contains its share of green open landscapes in its part of the Groene Hart. Considered a part of the Randstad, it has convenient and fast links with major cities of South and North Holland, as well as other Dutch provinces, thanks to its central location.
This cosy hotel is run by people with mental disabilities, offering them a chance to learn skills that might allow them to work in the regular hotel world. Rooms are simple but well-maintained and the staff is very friendly. The hotel has 24 double rooms, all with private bathrooms and free wifi. There's also an on-site restaurant and room rates include breakfast.
The only hotel in Woerden, 62 rooms. Situated on the bank of the Old Rhine river, less than 500 m from the city centre and 350 m from the train station.
Since Utrecht is located in the center of the country, it is relatively easy to reach from anywhere in the Netherlands.
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the historic university town known for its canals, student life and left-wing politics
the second-largest city in the province, with a large medieval town center
fortresses of the famous Holland Water Line
built as a planned city since the 1970s but it does have its pretty sides
home of the Ouwehands Dierenpark zoo and the Grebbeberg Military War Cemetery
famous for its witch's stool, where they issue certificates proving people aren't witches
with a history spanning a millennium, it now serves as a commuter town for Amersfoort
quite a large town but mostly residential
the world's only drive-through windmill and some castles
commuter town with a modern commercial cheese market
mixed forests and moorlands on a hill ridge
castles, estates, buitenplaatsen, gardens, tea houses and other remnants from the Dutch Golden Age
Vijfheerenlanden is a municipality and general region in Utrecht consisting of Vianen, Leerdam and Zederik.
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