Batenburg Castle Ruins

Batenburg, Netherlands

Batenburg Castle construction was probably started around the year 1300. The castle was rebuilt in 1600 on the foundations of an earlier structure; The present castle was destroyed by fire in 1795 and is now preserved as ruins: the ring wall with towers, the remains of three extended round towers with a basement underneath and the remains of the gatehouse. These are flanked by semicircular towers, all built with limestone brick.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Stadswal 22, Batenburg, Netherlands

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Details

Founded: c. 1300
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Netherlands

More Information

www.castles.nl
en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Stone Wolf (9 months ago)
It's a beautiful castle ruin, but it is closed .

Simon Guerrero Cruz (12 months ago)
Absolutely wonderful village

Justyna Polewska (3 years ago)
The Ruins were just okay. When I came after 20km bicycling to see them they were closed. I don't even know if they are open anytime. The road to the destination was nice, I really enjoyed it. ?

Mike ter Hart (4 years ago)
Small but really special place to visit. There is more castles closeby ?

Gabrielle Ross (4 years ago)
Stunning and peaceful place

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