Huis te Merwede, Medieval castle ruin in Dordrecht, Netherlands
The remaining tower of Huis te Merwede stands with walls two meters thick, located at the intersection of three rivers: Oude Maas, Noord, and Merwede.
Built between 1307 and 1335, the castle suffered extensive damage during the 1418 Siege of Dordrecht when Jacoba van Beieren used it as a base.
The structure represents medieval Dutch military architecture and demonstrates the historical importance of water fortresses in controlling river trade routes.
Visitors can access the site through a walking route called Heer Daniëlspad, which includes information boards explaining the castle's historical significance.
The Sint-Elisabethsvloed flood of 1421 submerged the castle grounds, leaving the structure surrounded by water for nearly six centuries.
Location: Dordrecht
Address: West Merwedepolder
GPS coordinates: 51.82142,4.71203
Latest update: August 4, 2025 12:56
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There is very little left of it. The river is beautiful, the house is mostly history.
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