Huis Harmelen, Medieval château in Harmelen, Netherlands
Huis Harmelen is a château in Woerden located along the Bijleveld, an old riverbed of the Rhine, featuring late medieval vaults and a pigeon tower from the 18th century on its grounds. The structure was reconstructed after destruction and now operates as a business and training center.
The original structure was destroyed by French troops in 1672, after which a new building was erected in 1720. The current structure dates from a 1949 reconstruction.
The name reflects the village that grew around the residence, and visitors can still observe the vaulted cellars that speak to its medieval past. These spaces show how noble families managed their estates and daily affairs across centuries in this region.
The location is accessible as a business and training center at Joncheerelaan 8 in Harmelen and offers spaces for meetings and workshops. Visitors should keep in mind that this is a working facility and accessibility may vary depending on events taking place.
The medieval vaults beneath the house date to the 13th century and rank among the oldest preserved castle structures in Utrecht province. These ancient rooms reveal how cellars were constructed below ground level during that era.
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