By car, take junction 6 off A2/E35, and N230 to Oud-Zuilen Phone 030/244-0255 Prices Admission 7€ ($11) adults, 6€ ($9.60) seniors and students, 4€ ($6.40) children 4-16, free for children 3 and under Web site Slot Zuylen.
Slot Zuylen Castle is situated on the river Vecht in the tiny village of Oud-Zuilen near Utrecht. Whilst retaining many of its medieval castle-like features it was converted into a country mansion in the 18th century. Its most famous resident was Belle van Zuylen (Isabelle de Charrière), writer of fame and feminist avant la lettre. Slot Zuylen opened its doors to visitors 60 years ago and has meanwhile acquired museum status. Admission to the castle museum is by guided tour only, which lasts around 75 minutes. Guided tours are given in Dutch, but all are welcome to join as information sheets are available to follow along in English, French or German.
Zuylen Castle was built around 1520 on top of medieval ruins in the small town of Oud Zuilen, near Utrecht. It was originally surrounded on all sides by water, and only accessible via a bridge. Ultimately, a park was built in English landscape style and a summer house was built in the woods. Wij zijn Landschap Erfgoed Utrecht. Het is onze missie om het landschap en het culturele erfgoed in Utrecht te beschermen, te beheren en te verrijken: Wij zijn waar je woont en waar je werkt. Waar je kinderen leren, je een lunchwandeling maakt in het park, een avondje uitgaat en weer thuiskomt.
Slot Zuylen is surrounded by historic gardens, which are perfect for relaxing strolls. One of the main features of the garden is its famous serpentine wall.
Museumcafé
Housed inside the former carriage house, the museum café serves fairtrade coffee and tea, organic juices, baked goods and a lunch menu featuring products from the museum garden. It also serves high tea. With various walking and cycling trails passing along the carriage house, the museum café is a lovely spot where all are welcome to relax and recharge over coffee, tea or lunch.
| Zuylen Castle | |
|---|---|
| Oud-Zuilen, the Netherlands | |
Zuylen Castle | |
| Coordinates | 52°07′38″N5°04′23″E / 52.1271°N 5.0730°E |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Good |
| Site history | |
| Built | 13th century; rebuilt 1510–1522 |
| Built by | Lord van Suilen en Anholt (medieval period); possibly Rombout II Keldermans around 1520 for the main building and entrance gate; garden partly designed by J.D. Zocher jr. around 1840 |
| Materials | Brick |
| Demolished | 1422 |
Zuylen Castle (Dutch: Slot Zuylen - Dutch pronunciation: [slɔt ˈzœylən]) is a Dutch castle at the village of Oud-Zuilen just north of the city of Utrecht. It is located along the river Vecht at the southern end of the Vechtstreek.
The castle was originally built in the 13th century by lord van Suilen en Anholt as a simple donjon. In 1422 during the Hook and Cod wars the castle was completely demolished. In 1510 rebuilding started. In 1752 the castle was modified for the last time. It holds a tapestry by the Delft carpet weaver Maximiliaan van der Gught. Its past inhabitants include Steven van der Hagen and Belle van Zuylen.
Slot Zuylen with serpentine wall
Serpentine wall (for fruits)
Does serenade of the seas have a casino reopen. Entrance gate
References[edit]
- M. Bous, A. Estourgie, T. Fafianie et al. (2007), Maarssen. Geschiedenis en architectuur, Kerkebosch, Zeist/SPOU, Utrecht, pages 331-344, ISBN978-90-6720-435-4
- J.E.A.L. Struick, Zuilen. Utrecht, Het Spectrum, 1973. 122 p.
- Kransber, D. & H. Mils, Kastelengids van Nederland, middeleeuwen, Bussem 1979 (ISBN90 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 (ISBN90 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 (ISBN90 10 02446 6)
External links[edit]
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The castle was originally built in the 13th century by lord van Suilen en Anholt as a simple donjon. In 1422 during the Hook and Cod wars the castle was completely demolished. In 1510 rebuilding started. In 1752 the castle was modified for the last time. It holds a tapestry by the Delft carpet weaver Maximiliaan van der Gught. Its past inhabitants include Steven van der Hagen and Belle van Zuylen.
Slot Zuylen with serpentine wall
Serpentine wall (for fruits)
Does serenade of the seas have a casino reopen. Entrance gate
References[edit]
- M. Bous, A. Estourgie, T. Fafianie et al. (2007), Maarssen. Geschiedenis en architectuur, Kerkebosch, Zeist/SPOU, Utrecht, pages 331-344, ISBN978-90-6720-435-4
- J.E.A.L. Struick, Zuilen. Utrecht, Het Spectrum, 1973. 122 p.
- Kransber, D. & H. Mils, Kastelengids van Nederland, middeleeuwen, Bussem 1979 (ISBN90 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 (ISBN90 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 (ISBN90 10 02446 6)
External links[edit]
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