Doms Square is the most impressive square in the city of Utrecht. The Dom Tower is 112,32 meters high, it is the highest church tower in the Netherlands and the tallest building in Utrecht.

Dom Square, Dom Cathedral, and Dom Tower

In Utrecht, everybody knows what you mean when you speak about the Dom. The Dom Square consists of the Dom Tower, the Dom Church, a Gothic Cathedral, and the Monastery Garden. The Dom is prominently present in the center of Utrecht. Dom Square offers you different ways to enjoy yourself. The Dom is an absolute must when you visit Utrecht. The history of the Dom goes a long way back. The Dom Tower was built in the 13th Century and is the highest tower in the Netherlands. It has a total height of 112 meters and gives you, and once you climbed all 465 steps you can enjoy a spectacular view over the city. Once you are down again there are on and around de square very nice restaurants and cafes where you can sit inside or outside on the terrace to enjoy a nice meal or you can drink a local Utrecht beer.

The Dom Church is the Cathedral of Saint Martin. The Dom Church and Dom Tower stand in the city center of Utrecht in the Netherlands, they are iconic landmarks. The Dom Church is a medieval cathedral known for its stunning Gothic architecture and rich history. The Dom Tower, standing adjacent to the church, is the tallest church tower in the country, offering panoramic views of the city. Together, they symbolize Utrecht’s heritage and attract visitors for their cultural significance and architectural beauty.

Historic Dom Square

The Dom van Utrecht (Historic Saint Martin’s Cathedral) is a striking Gothic church in the middle of the Dutch city of Utrecht. The church was built in 1254 as a continuation of the Romanesque cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Utrecht and was dedicated to Saint Martin. The church has been Protestant since 1580. The 112.32 meters high Dom Tower is the tallest church tower in the Netherlands and the tallest building in Utrecht.

Restoration

The Dom Tower is 700 years old and is now being restored. The preparations started in 2018. The restoration will start in January 2020 and will probably last until the end of 2024. During the restoration, the Dom Tower will remain open to visitors.

Drone above the Dom | A special video of the Utrechtse Dom

Amazing beautiful video of the Utrechtse Dom Tower that rises out of the mist. This film is made, early in the morning, by Jelte Keur, a Drone pilot, FPV Drone pilot, cinematography

DOM Under is part of Dom Square

This is the new historic event of Utrecht, DOM Under. Experience 2000 years of history under Domsquare, it takes you from a Roman Castellum to the present. The Dom Square has an underground treasure so it is great to go underground, you will learn about the history of Utrecht.

DOM Square Highlight Tour – Archeological Tours

1. Discovery DOM Under.
Accompanied by a guide you experience a historic tour under Dom Square. With the use of audio, you can follow the tour in English and German.
2. Archeological tour.
This tour is led by professional guides and explains the archeology of the project DOM Under.
3. Evening tour DOM Under
Discover Domsquare in the evening.
➔ Book here your ticket for DOM Under

On top of the Dom

Visiting Utrecht then is climbing the Dom Tower with a total of 465 steps one of the things you must do.
➔ Get your ticket at the VVV tourist information center on Dom Square.

DOM under app

Discover Domsquare with your smartphone, so install the app:
Android: 2000 years Domplein – DOMunder – DOMunder
Apple: 2000 jaar Domplein – DOMunder 

Dom Square, the monastery garden

At the Dom Square, between the Dom Church and the Academic building, lies the entrance of the ancient monastery garden.

In the monastery garden grows ornamental plants and herbs. This old monastery garden is divided into small gardens. In the middle of the garden is a fountain with a bronze sculpture from the 14th century made by the image of Dom Kanunnik, religious cleric, Wstinc. Alongside the garden is a Gothic cloister where you will enjoy the peace and quietness of the garden. The monastery garden on the cathedral square is a beautiful resting point in the middle of a hectic city

What more is there to do in Utrecht?
➔ Utrecht, the 4th city in The Netherlands, is exactly in the middle of our country