Wageningen Castle Ruins

Wageningen, Netherlands

Because of its strategic location Wageningen was granted city rights as early as the 13th century. To strengthen the city Duke Charles of Guelders built a castle shortly after 1500. An imposing 17th-century model of the fortified town with its moat, walls, towers and castle makes up the centerpiece of the history room of the museum. After the destruction of the castle by French troops in 1672 the then lord of the castle, Baron Adolph Lubbert Torck, built a new castle on the foundations of the old one. In the basement of the museum can be seen the remains of the gatehouse of Torck’s castle.

References:

casteelsepoort.nl

Address

Spijk 9, Wageningen, Netherlands

See all sites in Wageningen

Details

Founded: 1500-1526
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Netherlands

More Information

www.casteelsepoort.nl
www.castles.nl

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Cunerakerk (7,1 km)

St. John's Cathedral (39,6 km)
Het Loo Palace (35,3 km)
Valkhof (19,2 km)
St. Eusebius' Church (16,7 km)
St. Stephen's Church (18,8 km)
Fort Hoofddijk (36,5 km)
Koppelpoort (28,8 km)
Lebuïnuskerk (46 km)
St. Nicholas Church (46,4 km)

User Reviews

Eddington Gambiza (17 months ago)
This is a great research institution. There modules have a lot of real life 21st century stuff. I enjoyed studying the Drones in Agriculture Technology. The tutors took their time to draft the videos and plans for easy learning. Awesome work ??

Shuthan Siva (18 months ago)
One of the best University in the world. I visited two times for my studies. Fully featured university, Excellent staff, Culture, architecture and infra structure. Very good environment to study and the University encourage foreigners to come and follow their courses. I love Wageningen and the University.

Sayel Cortes (2 years ago)
Great university! Top research, awesome facilities, very sustainable mindset

Muhammad Jahanzeb (2 years ago)
Amazing architecture with the blend of nature. Nice and cozy environment.

rikvb01 (6 years ago)
Awesome university, beautiful campus.

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Exploring the History of Northern Poland

Discovering Slovenia's Historic Wonders

Historical Gems of Costa Verde

Historic Site of the week

Kakesbeck Castle

Kakesbeck is one of the largest medieval fortifications in Münsterland and the oldest castle in Lüdinghausen. The imposingly grown complex originated in 1120 as a motte, a small hilltop tower castle. After numerous changes of ownership, the castle was extended onto two islands, but it was not until the 14th century that it underwent significant alterations and extensions under the von Oer family. The estate experienced its heyday in the middle of the 18th century, when it covered an area of almost one square kilometre and consisted of five further outer castles in addition to the core castle, which were secured by ramparts and moats.

The well-maintained condition of the castle today is thanks to the late Wilfried Grewing, the former lord of the castle. The foundation named after him has been particularly committed to preserving the property since 2020.