Breda Castle

The castle features four defensive towers, a surrounding channel, and a Renaissance palace design with a notable 16th-century entrance gate in the center of Breda.

Built in the 12th century as a fortress, the structure underwent major transformations in 1536 when Henry III of Nassau-Breda converted it into a Renaissance palace.

The castle represents the ancestral seat of the Nassau family, who later became the Dutch royal family, marking its central role in Netherlands' monarchy.

The Royal Military Academy occupies the castle grounds, requiring visitors to participate in guided tours organized by Gilde de Baronie with advance registration.

The castle walls contain special eye tiles crafted in Antwerp during the Renaissance period, commissioned by Hendrik III and his wife Mencia de Mendoza.

Location: Breda

Address: Kasteelplein 10, Breda 4811XC

GPS coordinates: 51.59139,4.77528

Latest update: May 19, 2025 16:29