Valkenburg Castle

Valkenburg Castle is a ruined castle in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Netherlands.

History

In the year 1115, fortifications were erected at the site by Gosewijn I, Lord of Valkenburg. This original wooden keep survived until 1122 when it was destroyed under siege by Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor. The castle was rebuilt in the following centuries but was again destroyed in a siege, this time by Jan III, Duke of Brabant. The current ruins are those of the castle rebuilt in the 14th century.

The castle was blown up during the Eighty Years' War, in 1672, by the army of King-Stadtholder Willem III to prevent it falling into French hands.

References

Kransber, D. & H. Mils, Kastelengids van Nederland, middeleeuwen, Bussem 1979 (ISBN 90 228 3856 0)

Kalkwiek, K.A., A.I.J.M. Schellart, H.P.H. Jansen & P.W. Geudeke, Atlas van de Nederlandse kastelen, Alphen aan den Rijn 1980 (ISBN 90 218 2477 9)

Helsdingen, H.W. van, Gids voor de Nederlandse kastelen en buitenplaatsen, Amsterdam 1966

Tromp, H.M.J., Kijk op kastelen Amsterdam 1979 (ISBN 90 10 02446 6)

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Savas Akman
20 February 2015
worth to see for 5€,-
Diana Hamers
2 November 2018
It’s a beautiful histrorical site with a great view over Valkenburg.
Chris Welfing
2 May 2013
Kaartjes zijn standaard een combinatie van de grot en de ruïne. Erg leuk en leerzaam. Als je foto's maakt; gebruik flits!
Marco Vonk
22 May 2018
Een hele mooi ruïne met veel uitleg
Wouter Hoekman
7 August 2014
Ben je in Valkenburg, dan moet je wel naar de ruïne zijn geweest!
Martijn Wessels
30 June 2010
Als je in Valkenburg bent, zeker even langs gaan! Prachtige ruïne. Neem de garage ertegenover, dat scheelt een hoop trappen!
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Mon 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tue 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

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