Oudegracht Utrecht in the blue hour by Jeroen de Jongh Photography

About "Oudegracht Utrecht in the blue hour"

by Jeroen de Jongh Photography

About the artwork

The Oudegracht is a prominent canal with historical significance, located in the heart of Utrecht, the Netherlands. The canal was constructed in the 12th century as part of a series of waterways that were crucial to the city's trade and transport network during the Middle Ages.

Today, Oudegracht is dotted with a mix of cafés, restaurants, shops and homes, making it a lively and vibrant area of Utrecht. The picturesque waterfront and historic architecture along the canal attract tourists and locals alike, creating a lively atmosphere throughout the year. Visitors can explore Oudegracht by taking a leisurely stroll, taking a boat trip, or enjoying a meal or drink.

Utrecht's wharf cellars are a distinctive feature of the city's canal system, especially along the Oudegracht. They are historic basement spaces originally built below street level, immediately adjacent to the waterfront.

Sint-Augustinuskerk is a Roman Catholic Waterstaatskerk in neo-classical style in Utrecht, dedicated to Augustine of Hippo. The Augustinuskerk was built in 1839-1840 as the first large Catholic church in Utrecht since the restoration of religious freedom.

Pathé Rembrandt Utrecht is a cinema on Oudegracht in the Dutch city of Utrecht. The cinema has three screens with a total of 864 seats. The cinema was founded in 1913 as Rembrandt Bioscoop-Theater by Jewish Utrechters Hamburger and Lorjé in a mansion known as the Landscroon. Besides film screenings, theatre performances were also on the programme in the early years.