Elburg Castle, Medieval castle in Elburg, Netherlands.
Elburg Castle is a stone building with a traditional courtyard layout, decorated with a notable rococo balcony and shield bearers on its outer walls. The structure combines the original medieval construction with an adjacent residential building that was merged into it during the 18th century.
The building was constructed between 1393 and 1396 on commission from the Duke of Gelre and later passed into private hands before the city acquired it. Over the centuries, it evolved from a ducal stronghold into an administrative building that reflected the town's changing needs.
The castle long served as Elburg's town hall and shaped the appearance of the central marketplace with its solid stone walls. Today it functions as a museum, helping visitors understand how important this building was to the town's identity.
The building has housed the National Organ Museum since 2014, giving visitors a chance to explore historical musical instruments. The collection allows you to learn about music history and craftsmanship while discovering the building itself.
Unlike many castles, this building sits directly on Elburg's central marketplace rather than at the town's edge, where it has stood since medieval times. This location made it a visible symbol of town governance and gave it a very different role from typical defensive structures.
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