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University Medical Center Utrecht Carla A.F.M. Bruijnzeel-Koomen with contributions by Johan Toonstra, André Knulst and Suzanne Pasmans Introduction The city of Utrecht, located in the center of the Netherlands is the fourth largest city in the country, with a population of about 330.000. It was established by the Romans in 50 BC on the border of the Rhine river, where they build a fortress, the so-called Castellum Traiectum. The 12th century brought rapid growth to the town, which was both an ecclesiastical and a commercial center. Until the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century, Utrecht was the most important city of the Netherlands; after this, Amsterdam became the country’s cultural center and most populous city. Nevertheless, Utrecht remains home to the largest university in the Netherlands, Utrecht University. Its origins go back to 1634, when the City Council founded an ‘Illustrious School’, which in 1636 officially became Utrecht University in order to make possible the awarding academic degrees. Its inauguration took place on 26 March 1636, a day the university continues to celebrate annually. 63 Aerial photograph of the University Medical Center Utrecht (2011). 5 BWEADVSMGFINCORR:Opmaak 1 21-07-2014 17:40 Pagina 63