Print of Utrecht St. Martin’s Cathedral’s Dom Tower
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Dom Tower is the tallest church tower in the Netherlands at 112.5 meters in height. It was part of St. Martin’s Cathedral, and is considered the symbol of Utrecht. Dom Tower was completed around 1321 while the cathedral was still under construction. Due to a lack of funds, the church was never completed. The unfinished nave then collapsed around 300 years ago during a tornado, converting Dom Tower into a freestanding tower. The Tower and its surrounding buildings are portrayed using minimalistic color blocks, and the seemingly hand-painted style around the windows further elevate the design. The details in the architecture represent the unique characteristics and thoughtful design of Gothic architecture. “UTRECHT DOMTOREN,” written on the bottom of the print, is Dutch for “Utrecht Tower.” If you climb to the top on a clear day, you can see Amsterdam and Rotterdam in the distance.
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Print of Utrecht St. Martin’s Cathedral’s Dom Tower
Giver
Sharon Dijksma Mayor Utrecht
Friendly States
Kingdom of the Netherlands
City
Utrecht Region
Alliance Date: March 29, 2019
Language: Dutch, West Frisian
Area: 99 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 376,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Utrecht is the hometown of the cartoon character Miffy. The region has been a prosperous commercial hub since ancient times, thriving on the navigation of the Rhine River. Currently, it is the fourth-largest city in the Netherlands, and has earned it the title of the Most Competitive Region in the European Union according to the European Commission. Utrecht Region is also the second-largest financial center in the Netherlands, with key industries including pharmaceuticals, information technology, and logistics, and boasts the largest science park in the country.
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Paintings、Handicrafts
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