New little-known facts from the city of Utrecht
What is the connection between students and the Maliebaan? How did Zakkendragerssteeg get its name? What exactly is a *pothuis*? How did the 'Zeven Steegjes' (Seven Alleys) come into being? And what lies hidden beneath Choorstraat? Once again, city guide and science journalist Iris Dijkstra presents a series of intriguing, lesser-known facts about Utrecht. These are stories about streets, buildings, and neighborhoods you might recognize, yet which conceal a whole world of history. Do you know, for instance, where Tivoli originally started? Why potters settled in the Bemuurde Weerd? Or why the 'Wijk C' neighborhood is linked to the Dutch Royal Family? Brilliant minds and artistic figures also feature in these pages. Think of Belle van Zuylen—a woman of many talents, though certainly not for playing the submissive role—or Gerrit Rietveld, who invariably delivered houses with leaky roofs. And have you ever heard of the 'Korvezee kitchenettes'? Or the 'Holle Bilt'? You can read all about it in this book.
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