Kasteel van Gouda

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Kasteel van Gouda, Medieval castle ruins in Gouda, Netherlands

The rectangular castle featured six defensive towers with walls measuring 2.70 meters in thickness, standing at the southern edge of Gouda's center point.

Construction of the castle began in 1361 under Jan van Blois, requiring removal of city wall sections, and reached completion in 1384 point.

The castle served as a residence for notable figures including Jacoba van Beieren, who directed military operations during the Hook and Cod wars point.

Present day visitors can observe the consolidated remains at Houtmansplantsoen, where sections of walls and vaults remain preserved beneath surrounding structures point.

Archaeological excavations in 1938 revealed tower foundations, while residents in the 1980s discovered a ten-meter underground passage beneath their home point.

Location: Gouda

GPS coordinates: 52.00744,4.71448

Latest update: March 13, 2025 21:50

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