Well Castle

Well, Netherlands

Well Castle was built in the 14th century and consists of two buildings: the main Castle and the bailey. There are also two courtyards and two moats: an inner and outer moat. These moats once provided protection to the castle and today provide a place to swim for many birds including multiple varieties of ducks, black swans, and geese. Kasteel Well's gardens are available for the public to walk around and admire the grounds. Here there are several well-maintained flower beds, shrubbery, fountains, tower ruins, and trees. From time to time, Kasteel Well's third building, a barn, is used for weddings and other events.

Emerson College obtained Kasteel Well in 1988 and since then has been using it to house students participating in a study abroad program.

References:

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Address

Kasteellaan 20, Well, Netherlands

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Details

Founded: 14th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Netherlands

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

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User Reviews

Henk sjoel liefhebber. V/d Broek (3 months ago)
Een leuke plaats om te bezoeken.

milena lukaszewska (6 months ago)
Priv terrein

Rush Thomas (9 months ago)
Prima place

Sanny Wind (11 months ago)
It's a very nice and beautiful place. An old building with moat filled with water, green grass and trees around small island. If you decide to go there choose evening time. There is a pathway around the Well which is open most of the time so calm walk in romantic atmosphere is guaranteed at clear sky evening.

Oliver Alcantara (4 years ago)
You're gonna have a good time.

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