Kasteel Montfoort, Medieval castle in Montfoort, Netherlands.
Kasteel Montfoort is a medieval fortification in Montfoort featuring a grand gateway with two circular towers that open into an inner courtyard. The preserved structures frame the fortified outer grounds, which now serve various functions for the community.
The castle was built in 1163 by Bishop Godefried van Rhenen to protect the Sticht territory. During the French invasion of 1672, it suffered major damage under King Louis XIV and was never fully reconstructed afterward.
The grounds now host restaurants and event spaces within the preserved gateway structures. This place serves the community as a central gathering point for local celebrations and gatherings.
The grounds are publicly accessible and house restaurants and event spaces that operate regularly. The best time to visit is during fair weather, when you can fully explore the preserved gateway buildings and outer grounds.
The original castle foundations remain hidden beneath the provincial road that now passes through the area, while a modern town hall has stood on the former castle grounds since 1990. This layering shows how the site has transformed and taken on new roles over time.
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