Wijchen Castle, Renaissance castle in Wijchen, Netherlands
The moated rectangular castle features thick defensive walls, four corner towers, a colonnade surrounding the inner courtyard, and distinctive Renaissance architectural elements.
Built in the 14th century, the castle underwent a complete transformation in 1609 under Princess Emilia of Nassau, who renovated it into its current Renaissance appearance.
The castle now functions as both a municipal office and a museum, displaying regional artifacts and hosting exhibitions about local history.
Visitors can access the museum section of the castle throughout the week, while the administrative offices operate during regular business hours.
Decorative wall anchors across the castle facade form double letter E patterns, representing the initials of former owners Emilia and Emanuel.
Location: Wijchen
Address: Kasteellaan 9 6602DA 6602DA
Website: https://museumwijchen.nl
GPS coordinates: 51.80849,5.72775
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:57
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