Huis Loowaard, Manor estate in Duiven, Netherlands
Huis Loowaard is a manor estate in Duiven consisting of two connected building sections with gabled roofs joined by an octagonal staircase tower built in the 1500s. The complex also includes an 1878 flood barn and period baking facilities located next to it.
The manor was founded in the 15th century by Johan van de Loe as a lookout post for Rhine river traffic and later passed to Herman van de Loe in 1558. A major fire in 2005 damaged the structure severely, but the medieval core survived and underwent extensive restoration afterward.
The rooms contain furniture collections and furnishings that reflect the lives of rural nobility. Throughout the house, you see elements of Dutch domestic life that show how wealthy families lived.
Visitors can explore the house through guided tours to see the restored interior, grounds, and outbuildings. It helps to check opening times in advance, as the property is open to the public on specific days.
The building underwent several renovations and updates over the centuries, leaving visible layers of different architectural styles and construction periods. These changes become apparent as you move through the various rooms and corridors.
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