Vliek Castle, Historic château in Vliek, Netherlands.
Vliek Castle is a château complex in Meerssen comprising a main building with several auxiliary structures including a tithe barn, bakehouse, and garden walls. The entire ensemble is complemented by specialized buildings such as a grape greenhouse and multiple sundials integrated into the architectural design.
The estate developed as a country property in the Limburg region over several centuries as both a residential and economic unit. The Dutch government recognized its architectural importance by designating it as a Rijksmonument in 1994.
The castle displays Dutch architectural traditions through its distinctive entrance gate with pillars and carefully designed gardens. The various outbuildings, such as the bakehouse, reflect the daily life of a historic country estate.
The castle is located in Meerssen municipality and is reachable by car or bicycle. The site has clear access from the main road, with adequate space around the buildings for exploring.
The integrated sundials scattered throughout the complex are interesting details that visitors often overlook. These reveal how the estate owners tracked time in their daily country life.
Location: Meerssen
GPS coordinates: 50.90111,5.77222
Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:06
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Vliek Castle: bridge
14 m
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Vliek Castle: western building
18 m
Vliek Castle: small bridge
14 m
Vliek Castle: pillars, fence and balustrade next to castle
43 m
Vliek Castle: pillars and gate driveway
14 m
Vliek Castle: main building
14 m
Vliek Castle: sundial
14 m
Vliek Castle: bath house
14 m
Vliek Castle: stairs
14 m
Vliek Castle: bakehouse / grape greenhouse and wall
18 m
Vliek Castle: eastern building
18 m
Vliek Castle: tithe barn
18 m
Vliek Castle: stone table
14 m
Vliek Castle: three stairs at southeastern side
14 m
Vliek Castle: garden walls
71 m
Vliek Castle: stairs with retaining wall
14 m
Vliek Castle: stairs at northeastern side
14 m
Vliek Castle: stairs at southwestern side
14 m
Vliek Castle: historic garden and park landscaping
443 m
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