Soestdijk Palace, Neoclassical palace in Baarn, Netherlands.
Description
Soestdijk Palace is a three-story neoclassical building in Baarn featuring two side wings that extend symmetrically from the main body. Two elevators connect the floors and make it easier to reach the rooms in the upper parts of the building.
History
The building arose in 1650 as a country house for Cornelis de Graeff and was converted between 1674 and 1678 following plans by Maurits Post into a hunting lodge. Later it passed into royal possession and served as a residence for Dutch monarchs.
Culture
Visitors can walk through the blue drawing room and find furniture that remained in place during the years the royal family lived here until the early 2000s. The Dutch connection to monarchy shows itself in many details of the interior decoration, wall paneling, and in personal items that remain on display.
Practical
Guided tours offer access to reception rooms and private chambers as well as to the outdoor grounds around the building. The paths are partly flat and allow orientation through the different building sections without major difficulties.
Did you know?
The renovation project introduced new uses and now integrates hotel rooms, event halls, and apartments alongside the preserved historical rooms. This transformation allows the building to remain actively used while keeping its history alive.
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