Poelwijk, Medieval castle tower in Gendt, Netherlands
The stone tower of Poelwijk features walls up to 170 centimeters thick and stands within a moat surrounded by fruit gardens and natural landscapes.
The castle tower, initially constructed in the 13th century, became a Gelderland fief in 1441 under Thomas Collart and underwent transformation into a residential structure in the 18th century.
The first floor contains trompe l'oeil murals dating from 1702, depicting a temple scene commissioned by Johan Maurits van de Poll after purchasing the property.
The estate offers accommodation in a 55-square-meter ground floor studio called De Zuidkant, equipped with kitchen facilities and views of the gate tower.
Archaeological excavations in 1961 revealed foundations of two earlier towers, with the original measuring 9.1 by 10.3 meters and a second southern tower of 7 by 7 meters.
Location: Lingewaard
Address: Poelwijklaan bij 5
GPS coordinates: 51.87188,5.96539
Latest update: March 8, 2025 03:14
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