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Kasteel van Woerden

Location Woerden The Netherlands

Constructed in: 1415

Typology: castle

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"Kasteel van Woerden", constructed between 1407 and 1415 by Duke Jan van Beieren in #Woerden (Utrecht), is a square fortress featuring an inner courtyard, three round towers, and one rectangular tower. Originally built to defend against the Bishop of Utrecht, it played a key role during the Siege of Woerden (1575-1576) and suffered damage in 1672 during the French occupation. Over the centuries, it has served various functions, including as a military prison, hospital, and clothing depot.

Kasteel van Woerden