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Werfkelders

When you visit Utrecht you can't miss the yard cellars. There are no less than 732 and used to be used as storage or as a passage.

Utrecht is known for the yard cellars that you will find along the inner canals. There are no less than 732 yard cellars that originated from 1150 from private initiatives. This happened thanks to the changing water management along several canals in Utrecht. In the past, the basements were intended as storage or as a transit space for goods. These could easily be removed and fed along the water. The space could be reached from the building above, which is at street level. The basements and bridges formed a city port in the Middle Ages. Nowadays, the yard cellars contain companies, shops and catering establishments. The shops and restaurants have a pleasant ambience due to the beautiful waterfront location.

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Werfkelders
Bakkerbrug
3511AZ Utrecht
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