Rhoon, farm village in the Netherlands
Rhoon is a village in the municipality of Albrandswaard in the Dutch province of South Holland, set among dikes, fields, and waterways. At its center stands Kasteel van Rhoon, a red brick castle with thick walls and corner towers, with traditional houses lining the streets around it.
The settlement traces back to 1199, when a merchant from Zeeland named Biggo bought land and received permission to build a fortress here. Over the following centuries, the castle was damaged by floods, attacks, and fires before being taken over by a foundation and restored after 1969.
The name of the village is tied directly to the castle at its center, which has shaped local identity for generations. The area is also known for the Bloemencorso, a flower parade where decorated floats travel through the streets and draw people from across the region.
Rhoon has a train station close to the center, with connections to Rotterdam making it easy to reach from the city. The area around the dikes and waterways is best explored on foot or by bike, and paths in this direction are generally flat and well-marked.
In 1598, the old fortress was converted into a residential castle, a change that kept the thick walls and towers standing while opening the interior to domestic life. This means that the building you see today is the result of two very different ways of thinking about what a castle should be.
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