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Arcen Castle

Arcen Castle

Arcen Castle was built in 1653 to the site of older castle destroyed in 1646. The origins date back to the 14th century. Castle gardens are today open to ...

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Hernen Castle

Hernen Castle

The origins of Hernen lie to the west of the present castle, next to the river Elst. That is where the first motte castle of Hernen was sited.

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Fort Voordorp, Utrecht, Netherlands

Fort Voordorp, Utrecht, Netherlands

Fort Voordorp was built between 1867-1871 as a part of the Netherlands water defence line. Today it is used for events and conferences.

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Vorden Castle

Vorden Castle

Vorden castle was mentioned first time in 1315. In 1580 it was looted in the Eighty Years War. It was left to decay after the Second World War until ...

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Fort Lunet, Utrecht, Netherlands

Fort Lunet, Utrecht, Netherlands

The four crescent shaped forts of Lunetten have been build between 1822 and 1828 as part of the Dutch Water Line. Forts and fortified towns have been ...

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