Cannenburgh Castle, Renaissance castle in Vaassen, Netherlands
Cannenburgh Castle is a four-cornered fortified residence near Epe with a clear rectangular layout and distinctive onion-domed towers rising from two corners. The main building is surrounded by formal grounds and stands as a complete estate with multiple structures and water features.
The fortress was built in 1543 when Maarten van Rossum, a powerful military leader, erected it on the site of an older fortified structure. Through the following centuries, it passed through several noble families who gradually added new elements and adapted its design to changing tastes.
The rooms reveal how noble families actually lived, with period furnishings and objects that show their daily routines and tastes. Walking through the spaces gives a sense of life in a wealthy household across different eras.
Guided tours lead you through the interior rooms and the surrounding estate, allowing you to explore both the buildings and gardens at a comfortable pace. A restaurant located in a historic outbuilding provides a place to rest and eat during your visit.
An operating watermill from the 15th century still stands on the grounds, a remnant that many visitors miss when focusing only on the main castle building. The estate spreads across a substantial area of landscaped grounds with water features and wooded paths, creating a complete rural retreat.
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