Lot 2220 D α

The 'Domstraat' is named after the cathedral and ends at the historical Domplein. Underneath this square lie the archeological remains of the castellum Traiectum: the Roman fort that demarcated the Roman Empire. On the first of August 1674 at half past seven in the evening the city of Utrecht was hit by a tornado, which caused major damage to the entire city. The central nave of the cathedral collapsed, leaving the tower freestanding and the original entrance destroyed. At a later date an entrance in classicistic style was added on the north side of the choir, opposite the Domstraat, as can be seen in the work offered here. The tower and the cathedral were never joined again. On the Domplein square the position of the original walls can still be seen: these are outlined in red and black stones in the pavement. What is also evident is that the present bus stop is situated in the former central nave.