DOMunder


Useful Information

Location: Domplein 9, 3512 JC Utrecht.
Meeting point Utrecht shop (tourist office) on Domplein 9.
(52.090992, 5.121044)
Open: Discovery Tour: All year Tue-Sun, Hol 11-16, tours at the full hour.
Online Reservation strongly recommended.
Closed 01-JAN, King's Day, 25-DEC.
[2022]
Fee: Discovery Tour: Adults EUR 12.50, Children (6-18) EUR 10, Students EUR 10.
Groups: Maximum 20 Persons EUR 250.
[2022]
Classification: SubterraneaUnderground Museums
Light: LightIncandescent
Dimension: Ar=350 m², VR=4.7 m.
Guided tours: self guided with audioguide, D=75 min. Nederlands - Dutch English Deutsch - German
Photography: allowed
Accessibility: no
Bibliography:  
Address: Utrecht-winkel / VVV, Domplein 9, 3512 JC Utrecht, Tel: +31-30-236-00-80. E-mail:
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History

1674 disastrous storm destroys much of the city.
1949 first excavations by archaeologist van Giffen.

Description

DOMunder is an archaeological site located under the Dom square, hence the name. The archaeological remains include the Roman Castellum Trajectum and the huge pillar foundations of the medieval Gothic Dom Cathedral. Also, the destruction of the infamous tornado of 1674 can be seen. The tour starts with an introduction. Then the medieval cellars of Domplein 4 are visited. And finally the excavation under the Domplein is entered. The tour uses so-called smart flashlights, it seems the audioguide will explain the things you point the lamp at. While there are no restrictions, the recommended age for children is 10 years and older.