City walls of Valkenburg, Medieval fortress ruins in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Netherlands.
The fortification system includes remaining sections of defensive walls, round towers, and square towers positioned along the Geul river.
The initial wooden structure from 1115 was replaced by stone fortifications, which endured multiple sieges until their final destruction in 1672.
The fortress stands as a testament to medieval military architecture, featuring defensive techniques and engineering methods from different construction periods.
Visitors can access the fortress grounds through established pathways, with information panels explaining the structural elements and historical events.
Underground passages beneath the fortress connect to the Velvet Cave system, which provided escape routes during sieges and shelter in World War II.
Location: Valkenburg aan de Geul
GPS coordinates: 50.86420,5.83066
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:33
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