Utrecht Lumen walk
Distance
3km
When daylight fades and darkness descends, Utrecht Lumen’s illuminated tales of the city come to life. These works of art shine a special light on the history, the residents and the function or symbolism of particular buildings and locations. Some light artworks play with architectural features. And many are to be found in surprising places that are off the beaten track or might easily be overlooked during the day.
The artworks of Utrecht Lumen can be seen 7 days a week from sunset to midnight.
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1. Tourist Information Centre Utrecht
Domplein 9, UtrechtLocated at the foot of the Dom Tower you will find the Tourist Information Centre.
2. Marking the Castellum Wall
Domstraat, UtrechtIn Roman times, Utrecht was on the northern border of the Roman Empire. A walled fortress stood on the site of Dom Square.
3. Pausdam
Pausdam 3, UtrechtThe Pausdam is dominated by two historic buildings: The Paushuize or Pope‘s Residence and the University premises at the head of the Trans.4. Lights of Saint Peter’s Church
Pieterskerkhof 5, UtrechtThe dynamic history of the city is plainly obvious from looking at the Pieterskerk (Saint Peter’s Church), just as looking at the Saint John’s Church.5. Drift Vaults
Drift 9, UtrechtDon’t pass them by, the Drift vaults, located right next to the Saint John’s Church. For many years, this hidden spot was considered a favourite...6. Jans Light
Janskerkhof, UtrechtThe enchanting Jans light gives Janskerkhof square a fairy-tale appearance.7. LIghts of Saint John‘s Church
Janskerkhof 26, UtrechtThe Janskerk (Saint John‘s Church) stands proudly in the centre of Janskerkhof. A building with a turbulent past, to which its elaborate collection of architectural...8. Saint Willibrord Church
Minrebroerderstraat 21, UtrechtThe Sint-Willibrordkerk (Saint Willibrord Church) is the best-kept secret sanctuary of Utrecht. What started as a hidden church is now an impressive Neo-Gothic construction, tucked...9. Ganzenmarkt Tunnel
Ganzenmarkt 2, UtrechtThrough an entrance at Ganzenmarkt, a tunnel leads to the Oudegracht wharves. In olden days, horse carts rode through this dark passage to the quay,...10. Bridges
Bezembrug, UtrechtThe Oudegracht winds through the city centre, and is inextricably linked to its history. In the past, Utrecht owed its wealth to it, in the...11. Buurkerkhof
Buurkerkhof 11, UtrechtThe final artwork of Trajectum Lumen is located at Buurkerkhof. Artist Gabriel Lester has designed a magical connection between the oldest parochial church of Utrecht,...
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