Ewsum Castle

Middelstum, Netherlands

Ewsum castle (borg) was first time mentioned in 1371. Today the oldest part is a turret tower built in 1472.

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Oosterburen 1, Middelstum, Netherlands
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Founded: 1472
Category: Castles and fortifications in Netherlands

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www.ewsum.info

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4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Daisy Berendes (2 years ago)
Heel gezellig! Goed personeel!
René van Geijn (2 years ago)
Echt een mooie lokatie voor ern bezoek. Leuke winkel ook.
Aaltje Delange (2 years ago)
Mooie borg en leuke markt met fijne streekproducten. Goede kwaliteit
Hans Fluks (2 years ago)
Zeer mooie locatie, met de oude tuinen, kinderboerderij, water partijen in en om de locatie heen. Tevens is er mogelijk om een hapje en een drankje te nuttigen.
Peter Ketel (3 years ago)
A nice place to have a supper
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