Castle Jerusalem

Castle Jerusalem is a 16th-century castle in Limmel near Maastricht with three wings arranged around a central courtyard and an octagonal tower. The building displays traditional Maasland Renaissance construction using local brick.

The castle was built in 1515 on the site of an earlier house destroyed by fire, commissioned by Pieter van den Driesch Proenen. The decision to rebuild immediately at the same location shows how valuable this property was to the family.

The name Jerusalem comes from a canon who named it after traveling to the Holy Land. This personal connection to distant pilgrimage is reflected in how the castle was designed and is remembered by locals.

The building is located at Jeruzalemweg 2 in Maastricht and currently operates as a private office space. Visitors can view the exterior and the surrounding gardens, which are crossed by a small stream, from the outside.

The property sits between Castle Bethlehem and the former Overmaze prison, creating a unique neighborhood of historical structures. This particular location makes it an interesting stop along a route connecting several local monuments.