St. Gertrude's Cathedral, Utrecht

Name: St. Gertrude's Cathedral
Address: Utrecht, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 30 233 2998

#30 among attractions in Utrecht

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St. Gertrude's Cathedral in Utrecht, the Netherlands, is the seat of the Archbishop of Utrecht and the mother church of the Old Catholic Church of the Netherlands. ()

Local name: Sint-Gertrudiskathedraal Coordinates: 52°5'20"N, 5°7'0"E

Address

Binnenstad (Lange Elisabethstraat Mariaplaats)Utrecht Netherlands

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+31 30 233 2998

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St. Gertrude's Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Martin's Cathedral, Vredenburg Castle, Oudegracht, Domtoren.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Gertrude's Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include St. Mary's Church, Utrecht (1 min walk), Utrechts Conservatorium, Utrecht (2 min walk), St. Eloy's Hospice, Utrecht (3 min walk), De Inktpot, Utrecht (3 min walk).

How to get to St. Gertrude's Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Gertrude's Cathedral:

Bus

Moreelsepark • Lines: 2 (3 min walk)
Nicolaas Beetsstraat • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)

Tram

Centraal Station Centrumzijde B2 • Lines: 22 (6 min walk)
Centraal Station Jaarbeursplein • Lines: 60, 61 (12 min walk)

Train

Utrecht Centraal (8 min walk)
Utrecht Maliebaan (16 min walk)