Loon op Zand Castle

Loon op Zand, Netherlands

Loon op Zand Castle was built in 1777 to the grounds of medieval fort. It was made of bricks and painted white. It is surrounded by a moat.

References:

rijksmonumenten.nl

Castles and fortifications in Netherlands

Address

Kasteellaan 17, Loon op Zand, Netherlands

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Details

Founded: 1777
Category: Castles and fortifications in Netherlands

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Tito Manlio (4 years ago)
Lovely mansion with a botanical garden maintained by volunteers

Ronald de Roo (5 years ago)
We visited a nice guitar concert from Glenn de Roo in front of the Koetshuis.

José & Wim van de Steeg (7 years ago)
Goeie rondleiding door een prachtig gebouw, waar veel vrijwilligers actief zijn. Hulde.

Marco Hartman (7 years ago)
Nice view

Ernst Verbeek (7 years ago)
Beautiful in the simplicity of its design. Don't forget to walk through the gardens and the vegetable garden. A pity the rest is only open on Sundays. The volunteers who maintain it deserve a medal!

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