Binnenstad in Utrecht, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Groot Kapittelhuis van de Dom / Great Chapter House of the Cathedral

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 17, 2023

1. Groot Kapittelhuis van de Dom / Great Chapter House of the Cathedral Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Gebouwd 1462/67 ter plaatse van een ouder en kleiner gebouw. Het werd gebruikt voor bijzondere bijeenkomsten, zoals de vergadering van de vijf kapittels waarin een nieuwe bisschop werd gekozen. Tot 1528 ook vergaderzaal van de Staten van Utrecht. Op 25 januari 1579 werd er de Unie van Utrecht gesloten. Vanaf 1634 Groot Auditorium van de Illustere School (na 1636 Universiteit). Restauraties in 1879/79, 1935, 1960/61.

(English translation:)
Built 1462-67 on site of an older and smaller building. It was used for special meetings, such as the meeting of the five chapters in which a new bishop was elected. Until 1528 also meeting room of the States of Utrecht. The Union of Utrecht was concluded on January 25, 1579. From 1634 Great Auditorium of the Illustrious School (after 1636 University). Restorations in 1879-79, 1935, 1960-61.

Erected by The ANWB, VVV.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1528.

Location. 52° 5.426′ N, 5° 7.386′ E. Marker is in Utrecht. It is in Binnenstad. Marker is on Achter de Dom, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Achter de Dom 7, Utrecht 3512 JS, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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. Het Runensteen van Jelling Afgietsel / The Jelling Runestone Replica (within shouting distance of this marker); Universiteit Utrecht / Utrecht University (within shouting distance of this marker); Sic Semper (within shouting distance of this marker); In Het Voetspuur Van Sint Maarten / In the Footsteps of Saint Martin (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Anna Maria van Schurman (about 90 meters away); Claustraal Huis van Oudemunster / Canon House of the Former Oudmunster Church (about 90 meters away); Verzetsmonument Utrecht / Utrecht Resistance Monument (about 90 meters away); Utrechtse Sodomieprocessen / Utrecht Sodomy Trials (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Utrecht.

Also see . . . Dom van Utrecht (Wikipedia, in Dutch). Lengthy but interesting article on the Cathedral and associated buildings, including the Great Chapter House.

Of greatest significance (in translation): On Tuesday, January 23, 1579, the Union of Utrecht was signed in the large chapter house, which laid the foundation for the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands and thus for the Netherlands as an independent state. For this reason the hall is also known as Uniezaal (“Union Hall”).

(Submitted on December 26, 2023.)

Great Chapter House of the Cathedral Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 17, 2023

2. Great Chapter House of the Cathedral Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here just to the right of the entrance. Of note here is the metallic plate “line” set in the ground that terminates on the right side of the entrance. It is part of the line set in the ground in the early 2000’s that traces the remains of Utrecht’s Roman era fort, Castellum Trajectum.

Great Chapter House of the Cathedral image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 17, 2023

3. Great Chapter House of the Cathedral

Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 25, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.