Unsung Utrecht-2
Utrecht in the Netherlands is the capital of the province of the same name. With in excess of 300,000 people it is also the most highly populated as well. Utrecht is a city with a rich history dating back as far as the Middle Ages. It is also home to the main offices of both the Catholic and Protestant faiths.
For many years Utrecht was viewed as the top city in all the Netherlands, later on replaced by none other than Amsterdam. Going back to its history, there is some question as to when there were first inhabitants in Utrecht. Some say it goes back to the Stone Age, earlier than 2000 BC. Utrecht was also home to legions of Roman soldiers and their families during the heyday of the Roman Empire.
Following waves of attacks from Germanic tribes the Romans eventually left Utrecht around the years 275-300. Throughout the centuries Utrecht was swarmed upon by a variety of religions, each trying to become the predominant one in the region. To say that Utrecht has its share of cathedrals, churches and religious headquarters is truly an understatement.
Unsung Utrecht-2
Utrecht in the Netherlands is the capital of the province of the same name. With in excess of 300,000 people it is also the most highly populated as well. Utrecht is a city with a rich history dating back as far as the Middle Ages. It is also home to the main offices of both the Catholic and Protestant faiths.
For many years Utrecht was viewed as the top city in all the Netherlands, later on replaced by none other than Amsterdam. Going back to its history, there is some question as to when there were first inhabitants in Utrecht. Some say it goes back to the Stone Age, earlier than 2000 BC. Utrecht was also home to legions of Roman soldiers and their families during the heyday of the Roman Empire.
Following waves of attacks from Germanic tribes the Romans eventually left Utrecht around the years 275-300. Throughout the centuries Utrecht was swarmed upon by a variety of religions, each trying to become the predominant one in the region. To say that Utrecht has its share of cathedrals, churches and religious headquarters is truly an understatement.