Sterrenburg, Historic street with military heritage in Utrecht, Netherlands.
The remains of Sterrenburg include preserved casemates and a residential structure integrated into the Zocherpark along the former city fortifications.
Built between 1554 and 1558 under Emperor Charles V, Sterrenburg served as a stone bastion designed by city architect Willem van Noort.
The residential building at Sterrenburg housed artist Hans van Dokkum from 1955 to 1995, who frequently depicted the location in his artwork.
The preserved sections of Sterrenburg are accessible through the public Zocherpark, which follows the path of Utrecht's historical city walls.
The bastion contained advanced military features including double gun shelters, a water supply system, and underground corridors for strategic defense purposes.
Location: Utrecht
Part of: Historische stadswallen
GPS coordinates: 52.08115,5.12195
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:20
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