Loevestein Castle
| Loevestein 1, Poederoijen |
5 tarieven
8.40/10.00 |
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+31 183 447 171 |
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Loevestein Castle op de kaart
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Caspar van der Sar (21.11.2017 20:59)
This >650 year old Castle is very well preserved and has a lot of history. Built in the middle ages at the point where 2 main rivers come together, it was also strategically located between 2 areas in near constant war. In addition there were some conflicts between the owner of the castle, and the nobleman living there to keep things in check. Amongst other things these included the illegal charging of toll to passing ships.
Later on the castle was in use as prison keeping political and religious prisoners (and their families), often sentenced to life.
Finally the castle was made part of the Dutch waterline, a wide area of land that would be flooded (on purpose) to prevent foreign armies reaching the big cities. With the invention of airplanes in the 20th century that final use was no longer effective, and now this castle serves as a very nice, nostalgic and educational tourist attraction.
The castle can be visited using a self guided tour with interactive audio and video props in multiple languages (English and Dutch for sure, but more available I think).
Definitely worth a visit!
This >650 year old Castle is very well preserved and has a lot of history. Built in the middle ages at the point where 2 main rivers come together, it was also strategically located between 2 areas in near constant war. In addition there were some conflicts between the owner of the castle, and the nobleman living there to keep things in check. Amongst other things these included the illegal charging of toll to passing ships.
Later on the castle was in use as prison keeping political and religious prisoners (and their families), often sentenced to life.
Finally the castle was made part of the Dutch waterline, a wide area of land that would be flooded (on purpose) to prevent foreign armies reaching the big cities. With the invention of airplanes in the 20th century that final use was no longer effective, and now this castle serves as a very nice, nostalgic and educational tourist attraction.
The castle can be visited using a self guided tour with interactive audio and video props in multiple languages (English and Dutch for sure, but more available I think).
Definitely worth a visit!
Steve Hawes (25.10.2017 10:51)
Fantastic place to visit and great for adults and children. It was for sure one of the highlights of our trip to Netherlands. A boat trip over then ferry ride to Woudrichem then boat back to Gorinchem.
Fantastic place to visit and great for adults and children. It was for sure one of the highlights of our trip to Netherlands. A boat trip over then ferry ride to Woudrichem then boat back to Gorinchem.
David Knowles (24.09.2017 15:54)
Great castle to see. Quite a but to do and read. Worth the visit but an admission fee of 13 euros is more than I feel is fair. 9 euros per is what I felt it was worth.
Great castle to see. Quite a but to do and read. Worth the visit but an admission fee of 13 euros is more than I feel is fair. 9 euros per is what I felt it was worth.
Roger Cohn (12.09.2017 15:03)
Have to pay to go in. Pay to see museum. Closes at 5 but after 4 forget it. Interesting I guess. We sneaked in and took photos
Have to pay to go in. Pay to see museum. Closes at 5 but after 4 forget it. Interesting I guess. We sneaked in and took photos
Jan Trompper (16.07.2017 18:40)
Very impressive castle, with a rich history. There's a comprehensive tour and during weekends and the summer holiday there are extra activities like music and acting.
Great to visit with kids, with lots of running around to do! Also great for castle nerds like myself.
Very impressive castle, with a rich history. There's a comprehensive tour and during weekends and the summer holiday there are extra activities like music and acting.
Great to visit with kids, with lots of running around to do! Also great for castle nerds like myself.
