Bethlehem Castle

Description

Bethlehem Castle was built in the 13th century. In 1311 it became to possession of Teutonic Knights, who named the castle after Bethlehem in Holy Land. In 1796 the castle was confiscated by French revolutionary army and sold to the private hands again. Today the castle is a Hotel Management School.

Address
Judeaweg 50, Maastricht, Netherlands

Established
13th century

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