Castle of Bredevoort, Medieval castle ruins in Bredevoort, Netherlands.
The remains of this fortified structure include substantial wall foundations and curtain walls, revealed through archaeological excavations conducted in 2009.
First mentioned as castrum Breidervort in 1188, the castle suffered complete destruction in 1646 when lightning struck its powder tower, causing a massive explosion.
The castle grounds formed the nucleus around which the city of Bredevoort developed, influencing the layout and development of the settlement.
Visitors can observe the castle's original layout through brass markings integrated into the town square, indicating the positions of former walls.
The castle explosion in 1646 killed the entire Haersolte family except for their son Anthonie, who happened to be away from home.
Location: Aalten
GPS coordinates: 51.94412,6.61844
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:42
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Befestigungsanlagen von Bredevoort
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Sint Bernardus
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Theekoepel, Bredevoort
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Ambtshuis
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Vestingpark
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Synagoge Bredevoort
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Lourdesgrot
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Bastion Vreesniet
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Kerkstraat 6, Bredevoort
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Bastion Treurniet
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Markt 1, Bredevoort
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Kerkstraat 13, Bredevoort
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't Zand 2, Bredevoort
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Markt 5, Bredevoort
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Markt 2, Bredevoort
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't Meestershuus
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Hozenstraat 16, Bredevoort
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Boterfabriek
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Bastion Onversaegt
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Bastion Stoltenborg
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Landstraat 10, Bredevoort
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Markt 10
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Huis van Nijman
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Prinsenstraat 12
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Gasthuisstraat 1, Bredevoort
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Grote Gracht, Bastion Treurniet en contrescarpe
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Huis onder schilddak met gepleisterde voorgevel en zijgevel (inmiddels gesloopt)
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