Dom Tower Utrecht: Tallest Church Tower in the Netherlands

Dom Tower Utrecht: Tallest Church Tower in the Netherlands

With a height of 112.5 metres, Dom Tower Utrecht is by far the tallest church tower in the whole of Netherlands. It's a must-see iconic symbol of Utrecht.

Dom Tower Utrecht

Image credits: domtoren.nl

When you visit Utrecht, the fourth largest city in the Netherlands, the first thing that would really catch your attention is a towering structure that is visible from almost all locations. This is the Dom Tower, the iconic symbol of Utrecht.

Image credits: visit-utrecht.com

With a height of 112.5 metres (369 feet), Dom Tower Utrecht is by far the tallest church tower in the whole of Netherlands. Its immense size truly signifies the power of the church in Utrecht. In addition to being a church icon, Dom Tower is a multifunctional building containing a private chapel of the bishop of Utrecht and a visitor centre which organises guided tours that allow people to climb the 465 steps to the top, explore the tower galleries and enjoy the panoramic view of the city. The tower may also serve as a venue for weddings.

Let’s take a short virtual tour of the tower with this video.

52.090652, 5.121274,Dom Tower, Domplein, Utrecht, Netherlands

Don’t miss this iconic attraction when you visit Utrecht, Netherlands.

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