Utrecht

(oo-trakt',) an anc. city of Holland, C. of a p. of same name, on the Old Rhine, 20 m. S.E. of Amsterdam. It is picturesquely built, and carries on some important manu fs. Here in 1579 was signed the bond of union of the Seven United Provinces; and also, in 1719, the Treaty which gave peace to Europe. Pop. 60,587. [s. 926]