https://www.ipernity.com/tag/294067/keyword/284434 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/103/B3/7C/294067.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/tag/294067/keyword/284434 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:00:36 +0000 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:00:36 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53416382 tag:ipernity.com,2026-08-21,doc-53416382 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:21:54 +0000 2026-08-16T14:09:41+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53416382"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/63/82/53416382.10a60f0f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Kasteel De Nijenbeek</i> - a defensive castle on the banks of the river IJssel - was first mentioned in 1266. At that time it was inhabited by knight Theodericus, also called Dirk, Lord of Nijenbeek. Its location on the banks of the river IJssel was very strategic, assuring control over the traffic on the river.<br /> <br /> Over the centuries a lot has changed to the castle. The many different owners adapted the building to their own wishes and use. Later in the 18th century <i>De Nijenbeek</i> fell into disrepair, because the owners lived somewhere else and rented out the castle.<br /> <br /> In 1945 - at the end of World War II - <i>Kasteel De Nijenbeek</i> was shelled from the eastern bank of the river IJssel by Canadian troops because it was used by the Germans as a lookout post. During the shelling, the tower of the castle lost its 19th century pyramid roof. The castle became more and more a ruin. <br /> <br /> In 2016 the ruin was consolidated by a major restoration. The (consolidated) square tower is nowadays the only remaining part of the castle. <i>Kasteel De Nijenbeek</i> has very limited opening hours..</div> Nederland - Voorst, Kasteel De Nijenbeek <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53416382"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/63/82/53416382.10a60f0f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Kasteel De Nijenbeek</i> - a defensive castle on the banks of the river IJssel - was first mentioned in 1266. At that time it was inhabited by knight Theodericus, also called Dirk, Lord of Nijenbeek. Its location on the banks of the river IJssel was very strategic, assuring control over the traffic on the river.<br /> <br /> Over the centuries a lot has changed to the castle. The many different owners adapted the building to their own wishes and use. Later in the 18th century <i>De Nijenbeek</i> fell into disrepair, because the owners lived somewhere else and rented out the castle.<br /> <br /> In 1945 - at the end of World War II - <i>Kasteel De Nijenbeek</i> was shelled from the eastern bank of the river IJssel by Canadian troops because it was used by the Germans as a lookout post. During the shelling, the tower of the castle lost its 19th century pyramid roof. The castle became more and more a ruin. <br /> <br /> In 2016 the ruin was consolidated by a major restoration. The (consolidated) square tower is nowadays the only remaining part of the castle. <i>Kasteel De Nijenbeek</i> has very limited opening hours..</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53340952 tag:ipernity.com,2026-06-03,doc-53340952 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:51 +0000 2026-02-25T14:41:57+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53340952"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/09/52/53340952.2598b977.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Schloss Montabaur</i> is dating back to the year of 959, when it was first mentioned as “Castellum Humbacense”. It was initially a residence for Duke Hermann of Swabia. In 1018, the castle and its surrounding lands came under the control of the Archbishop of Trier. The castle was destroyed in 1212, but rebuilt five years later by Archbishop Theoderich von Wied. The castle was renamed “Mons Tabor” - inspired by Mount Tabor in Israel - which evolved into Montabaur. <br /> <br /> In the late 17th century <i>Schloss Montabaur</i> underwent a baroque transformation.This renovation gave the castle much of its current appearance. Nowadays the unusual yellow castle - situated on a hilltop high above the town of Montabaur - is visible from afar.<br /> <br /> The castle functions today as a conference- training center and hotel while maintaining its status as a protected monument of German architecture.</div> Germany - Schloss Montabaur <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53340952"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/09/52/53340952.2598b977.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Schloss Montabaur</i> is dating back to the year of 959, when it was first mentioned as “Castellum Humbacense”. It was initially a residence for Duke Hermann of Swabia. In 1018, the castle and its surrounding lands came under the control of the Archbishop of Trier. The castle was destroyed in 1212, but rebuilt five years later by Archbishop Theoderich von Wied. The castle was renamed “Mons Tabor” - inspired by Mount Tabor in Israel - which evolved into Montabaur. <br /> <br /> In the late 17th century <i>Schloss Montabaur</i> underwent a baroque transformation.This renovation gave the castle much of its current appearance. Nowadays the unusual yellow castle - situated on a hilltop high above the town of Montabaur - is visible from afar.<br /> <br /> The castle functions today as a conference- training center and hotel while maintaining its status as a protected monument of German architecture.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53274276 tag:ipernity.com,2026-03-16,doc-53274276 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:58:40 +0000 2025-12-26T12:44:40+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53274276"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/42/76/53274276.da6f7634.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Kronenburg</i> (Crown Castle) is the medieval main building of Bentheim Castle, which was rebuilt in neo-Gothic style between 1883 and 1914. <br /> <br /> After war damage in the 18th century, the castle had become uninhabitable and was used as a prison from 1817 to 1865. In 1883, Prince Alexis II Zu Bentheim und Steinfurt commissioned the building to be rebuilt and the residential wing to be converted into a modern aristocratic residence. In 1914, at the start of the First World War, the renovation was stopped.<br /> <br /> <i>Kronenburg</i> nowadays offers ornate state rooms, which are furnished in the 19th-century style.</div> Germany - Bad Bentheim, Schloss Bentheim/Kronenburg <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53274276"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/42/76/53274276.da6f7634.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Kronenburg</i> (Crown Castle) is the medieval main building of Bentheim Castle, which was rebuilt in neo-Gothic style between 1883 and 1914. <br /> <br /> After war damage in the 18th century, the castle had become uninhabitable and was used as a prison from 1817 to 1865. In 1883, Prince Alexis II Zu Bentheim und Steinfurt commissioned the building to be rebuilt and the residential wing to be converted into a modern aristocratic residence. In 1914, at the start of the First World War, the renovation was stopped.<br /> <br /> <i>Kronenburg</i> nowadays offers ornate state rooms, which are furnished in the 19th-century style.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53263834 tag:ipernity.com,2026-03-06,doc-53263834 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:56:43 +0000 2025-12-26T12:26:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53263834"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/38/34/53263834.46f081af.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="167" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Burg Bentheim</i> (Bentheim Castle), built from Bentheim sandstone, stands on a sandstone outcrop over 90 metres high above Bad Bentheim. It is the largest hilltop castle in northwestern Germany.<br /> <br /> The first mention of the castle dates back to 1050. Around 1160, the castle walls, the tower of St. Catherine's Church and the powder tower were built. After wars, military campaigns and epidemics, <i>Burg Bentheim</i> was expanded between 1883 and 1914. <br /> <br /> In the 18th century, many settlements in Germany were converted into baroque castles. However, the county of Bentheim did not have the money for this. That is why <i>Burg Bentheim</i> has retained its original form. <br /> <br /> The castle has remained in the family ‘Zu Bentheim und Steinfurt’since the 12th century. It is the landmark of the town of Bad Bentheim.</div> Germany - Bad Bentheim, Burg Bentheim <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53263834"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/38/34/53263834.46f081af.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="167" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Burg Bentheim</i> (Bentheim Castle), built from Bentheim sandstone, stands on a sandstone outcrop over 90 metres high above Bad Bentheim. It is the largest hilltop castle in northwestern Germany.<br /> <br /> The first mention of the castle dates back to 1050. Around 1160, the castle walls, the tower of St. Catherine's Church and the powder tower were built. After wars, military campaigns and epidemics, <i>Burg Bentheim</i> was expanded between 1883 and 1914. <br /> <br /> In the 18th century, many settlements in Germany were converted into baroque castles. However, the county of Bentheim did not have the money for this. That is why <i>Burg Bentheim</i> has retained its original form. <br /> <br /> The castle has remained in the family ‘Zu Bentheim und Steinfurt’since the 12th century. It is the landmark of the town of Bad Bentheim.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53221760 tag:ipernity.com,2026-01-23,doc-53221760 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:48:04 +0000 2025-11-27T13:46:30+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53221760"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/17/60/53221760.0c29992f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Het Steen</i> is the oldest preserved building in Antwerp. Its location has been essential to the development of the city. As early as the 9th century, the first settlement with earthen ramparts was established here. A castle, a stone wall and a gatehouse were built at the entrance, which later became <i>Het Steen</i>. Over the centuries, the function of the impressive building changed frequently: from gatehouse to prison, from sawmill to museum. After its latest renovation in 2021, the medieval fortress of <i>Het Steen</i> houses a tourist centre for the city of Antwerp. <br /> <br /> In front of <i>Het Steen</i> stands the <i>Lange Wapper</i>: a statue of a legendary giant from Antwerp folklore, who comes to life at night and chases drunks wandering through the city (PiP 3).</div> België - Antwerpen, Het Steen <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53221760"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/17/60/53221760.0c29992f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Het Steen</i> is the oldest preserved building in Antwerp. Its location has been essential to the development of the city. As early as the 9th century, the first settlement with earthen ramparts was established here. A castle, a stone wall and a gatehouse were built at the entrance, which later became <i>Het Steen</i>. Over the centuries, the function of the impressive building changed frequently: from gatehouse to prison, from sawmill to museum. After its latest renovation in 2021, the medieval fortress of <i>Het Steen</i> houses a tourist centre for the city of Antwerp. <br /> <br /> In front of <i>Het Steen</i> stands the <i>Lange Wapper</i>: a statue of a legendary giant from Antwerp folklore, who comes to life at night and chases drunks wandering through the city (PiP 3).</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53137964 tag:ipernity.com,2025-11-07,doc-53137964 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:01:34 +0000 2025-08-31T14:24:19+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53137964"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/64/53137964.96893ac3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Kasteel Staverden</i> (Staverden Castle) was frequently used as a hunting lodge by the Dukes of Gelre. Since 1400 there were feudal lords living at Staverden Castle, who had to preserve and defend the castle. They also were charged with the duty of keeping white peacocks. The peacock feathers were used to adorn the duke's tournament helmet. There are still white peacocks on the grounds and the castle has a wind vane in the shape of a white peacock. White peacocks still live at Staverden, in a peacock cage a few hundred meters from the castle. <i>Kasteel Staverden</i> is also called <i>Witte Pauwenburcht</i> (White Peacock Castle). <br /> <br /> The castle gardens of Staverden are among the most beautiful in the Netherlands. It offers flower beds, elegant water features and centuries-old trees. The gardens are designed in a classic English landscape style. In a large geometric garden laid out in 1907 - one can find ‘of course’ a sculpture of two peacocks. It is unclear how old the sculpture is and who created it; it may have been on the estate for much longer. This sandstone statue on a tall square pedestal is an official Dutch national monument.</div> Nederland - Kasteel Staverden <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53137964"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/64/53137964.96893ac3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Kasteel Staverden</i> (Staverden Castle) was frequently used as a hunting lodge by the Dukes of Gelre. Since 1400 there were feudal lords living at Staverden Castle, who had to preserve and defend the castle. They also were charged with the duty of keeping white peacocks. The peacock feathers were used to adorn the duke's tournament helmet. There are still white peacocks on the grounds and the castle has a wind vane in the shape of a white peacock. White peacocks still live at Staverden, in a peacock cage a few hundred meters from the castle. <i>Kasteel Staverden</i> is also called <i>Witte Pauwenburcht</i> (White Peacock Castle). <br /> <br /> The castle gardens of Staverden are among the most beautiful in the Netherlands. It offers flower beds, elegant water features and centuries-old trees. The gardens are designed in a classic English landscape style. In a large geometric garden laid out in 1907 - one can find ‘of course’ a sculpture of two peacocks. It is unclear how old the sculpture is and who created it; it may have been on the estate for much longer. This sandstone statue on a tall square pedestal is an official Dutch national monument.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53133890 tag:ipernity.com,2025-11-03,doc-53133890 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:30:17 +0000 2025-10-19T14:03:39+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53133890"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/38/90/53133890.6a5a6c72.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Kasteel Rosendael</i> (Rosendael Castle) is mentioned as early as the year of 1314. The castle came into the hands of the counts and later dukes of Gelre. Of the twenty castles in the dukedom, Rosendael was the favourite of many dukes, because of its beautiful location on the edge of the Veluwe moraine.<br /> <br /> The large medieval complex originally consisted of an irregular four-sided corps de logis with a circular donjon as its south-west corner tower. In 1722 a square house was built abutting the big tower. The side wing and coach house were built a century later. The round eye-catching donjon is about 19 meters and high and has a diameter of 16 meters. Its walls - up to 4 meters thick - are the thickest in the Netherlands. Although it is the highest tower of its kind in the Netherlands, it was originally twice as high. <br /> <br /> After the counts and dukes of Gelre, the castle became the property of <i>drost</i> (state-holder) Willem van Scherpenzeel. After that <i>Kasteel Rosendael</i> came into the hands of various noble families, who occupied it for almost 400 years. <br /> During World War II the castle was hit by an American bomb. It ceased to be a private residence in 1977 when Baron van Pallandt died and the estate was handed over to the foundation <i>Geldersch Landschap en Kasteelen</i>. The castle and garden were fully restored and since 1989 open to the public.</div> Nederland - Rozendaal, Kasteel Rosendael <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53133890"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/38/90/53133890.6a5a6c72.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Kasteel Rosendael</i> (Rosendael Castle) is mentioned as early as the year of 1314. The castle came into the hands of the counts and later dukes of Gelre. Of the twenty castles in the dukedom, Rosendael was the favourite of many dukes, because of its beautiful location on the edge of the Veluwe moraine.<br /> <br /> The large medieval complex originally consisted of an irregular four-sided corps de logis with a circular donjon as its south-west corner tower. In 1722 a square house was built abutting the big tower. The side wing and coach house were built a century later. The round eye-catching donjon is about 19 meters and high and has a diameter of 16 meters. Its walls - up to 4 meters thick - are the thickest in the Netherlands. Although it is the highest tower of its kind in the Netherlands, it was originally twice as high. <br /> <br /> After the counts and dukes of Gelre, the castle became the property of <i>drost</i> (state-holder) Willem van Scherpenzeel. After that <i>Kasteel Rosendael</i> came into the hands of various noble families, who occupied it for almost 400 years. <br /> During World War II the castle was hit by an American bomb. It ceased to be a private residence in 1977 when Baron van Pallandt died and the estate was handed over to the foundation <i>Geldersch Landschap en Kasteelen</i>. The castle and garden were fully restored and since 1989 open to the public.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52579392 tag:ipernity.com,2024-08-07,doc-52579392 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 05:38:42 +0000 2024-06-07T11:31:41+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52579392"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/93/92/52579392.f79cd372.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Chlemoutsi Castle (Κάστρο Χλεμούτσ) was founded in 1220-1223 by the ruler Godefridus I Villehardouin and was the strongest fortress of the Frankish principality of Achaia. Originally the castle was called “Château Clermont”, travellers referred to this incredible structure as “Castle Tornese” and the Byzantines called it “Chloumoutzi”. <br /> <br /> Built in a strategic position, with an extensive view of the plain of Ilia and the Ionian Sea, it protected the capital Andravida, the important harbour of Glarenza and the palace of the house of Villehardouin within the walls of the castle. The castle was equipped with a double fortification. The central part of the castle, which stands at the hilltop, was a two-storey hexagonal structure and housed the princely palace. The halls were arranged around a central courtyard.<br /> <br /> Chlemoutsi castle began to lose its important role in the defence of the region as early as the end of the Frankish occupation. In 1701 Grimani proposed its destruction. Its location did not serve the interests of the Venetians, which were related to the sea, and the already old castle required extensive work to repair and modernise it. Chlemoutsi remained in Turkish possession until the Greek War of Indepence of 1821. <br /> <br /> Chlemoutsi Castle still retains its strong Frankish character and remains one of the most important and best preserved fortresses in Greece and is an excellent example of the fortress architecture of the Frankish era in the Peloponnese.<br /> <br /> Nowadays some of the restored halls of the castle house a museum with about 500 objects on display (PiP5).</div> Greece - Kastro, Chlemoutsi Castle <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52579392"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/93/92/52579392.f79cd372.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Chlemoutsi Castle (Κάστρο Χλεμούτσ) was founded in 1220-1223 by the ruler Godefridus I Villehardouin and was the strongest fortress of the Frankish principality of Achaia. Originally the castle was called “Château Clermont”, travellers referred to this incredible structure as “Castle Tornese” and the Byzantines called it “Chloumoutzi”. <br /> <br /> Built in a strategic position, with an extensive view of the plain of Ilia and the Ionian Sea, it protected the capital Andravida, the important harbour of Glarenza and the palace of the house of Villehardouin within the walls of the castle. The castle was equipped with a double fortification. The central part of the castle, which stands at the hilltop, was a two-storey hexagonal structure and housed the princely palace. The halls were arranged around a central courtyard.<br /> <br /> Chlemoutsi castle began to lose its important role in the defence of the region as early as the end of the Frankish occupation. In 1701 Grimani proposed its destruction. Its location did not serve the interests of the Venetians, which were related to the sea, and the already old castle required extensive work to repair and modernise it. Chlemoutsi remained in Turkish possession until the Greek War of Indepence of 1821. <br /> <br /> Chlemoutsi Castle still retains its strong Frankish character and remains one of the most important and best preserved fortresses in Greece and is an excellent example of the fortress architecture of the Frankish era in the Peloponnese.<br /> <br /> Nowadays some of the restored halls of the castle house a museum with about 500 objects on display (PiP5).</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52566098 tag:ipernity.com,2024-07-31,doc-52566098 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:29:41 +0000 2024-06-05T14:25:37+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52566098"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/60/98/52566098.eaba3e18.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">At the south edge of <a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52562860" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Methoni Castle</a> a fortified islet floats. Bourtzi - as it is called - was built in the1500’s by the Venetians and is connected to the Sea Gate of the castle with a paved tiny road. At various times it was used as a fort, a prison, a lighthouse, and a refuge during periods of raids.<br /> <br /> Bourtzi consists of an octagonal tower, which is surrounded by a low octagonal wall. The tower is built on two levels and is covered with a semi-cylindrical dome. A four-sided cistern occupies its ground floor.</div> Greece - Methoni Castle, Bourtzi <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52566098"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/60/98/52566098.eaba3e18.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">At the south edge of <a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52562860" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Methoni Castle</a> a fortified islet floats. Bourtzi - as it is called - was built in the1500’s by the Venetians and is connected to the Sea Gate of the castle with a paved tiny road. At various times it was used as a fort, a prison, a lighthouse, and a refuge during periods of raids.<br /> <br /> Bourtzi consists of an octagonal tower, which is surrounded by a low octagonal wall. The tower is built on two levels and is covered with a semi-cylindrical dome. A four-sided cistern occupies its ground floor.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52562860 tag:ipernity.com,2024-07-29,doc-52562860 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:56:35 +0000 2024-06-05T14:36:05+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52562860"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/28/60/52562860.832ac1b0.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Methoni Castle - one of the most important fortress complexes in Greece - was built after 1209 by the Venetians, who at the time were occupying the area and were seeking to fortify the towns from piracy and rivals seeking to overtake their territories. It was the Venetians who began to build the castle, while during its occupation by the Franks and Ottomans, it unavoidably underwent their alterations.<br /> <br /> The castle reached its great prime during the 1st Venetian Rule, between the 13th and the 15th century, while its final decline came about around 1828, when its inhabitants were transferred outside the walls, leaving it to ruin. <br /> <br /> The Castle of Methoni covers an area of approximately 93,000 square metres and is divided into two parts. The south part is taken up by the city, which is surrounded by a simple wall, while the city’s fort lies at its northern part, with exterior fortification owing to its defensive purpose. The castle is separated from the land by a ditch and can be reached by a stone bridge with 14 arches.</div> Greece - Methoni Castle <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52562860"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/28/60/52562860.832ac1b0.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Methoni Castle - one of the most important fortress complexes in Greece - was built after 1209 by the Venetians, who at the time were occupying the area and were seeking to fortify the towns from piracy and rivals seeking to overtake their territories. It was the Venetians who began to build the castle, while during its occupation by the Franks and Ottomans, it unavoidably underwent their alterations.<br /> <br /> The castle reached its great prime during the 1st Venetian Rule, between the 13th and the 15th century, while its final decline came about around 1828, when its inhabitants were transferred outside the walls, leaving it to ruin. <br /> <br /> The Castle of Methoni covers an area of approximately 93,000 square metres and is divided into two parts. The south part is taken up by the city, which is surrounded by a simple wall, while the city’s fort lies at its northern part, with exterior fortification owing to its defensive purpose. The castle is separated from the land by a ditch and can be reached by a stone bridge with 14 arches.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52525432 tag:ipernity.com,2024-07-05,doc-52525432 Fri, 05 Jul 2024 07:09:00 +0000 2024-07-05T09:09:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52525432"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/54/32/52525432.e8092b7d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="193" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The castle of Kalamata is situated on a hilltop northwest of the modern city. It was originally constructed during the Byzantine times and even an ancient acropolis before the Trojan War. In the beginning of the 13th century Gottfried A Villard, Frank prince and founder of the Principality of Achaea, conducted a large reconstruction of the castle, which resulted to its present form of a typical Byzantine fort.<br /> <br /> A shelter-like tower with a vaulted cistern is situated on the wall’s steepest side. There are two fortification zones: the hilltop was protected by the inner fortificationline, while a second outer fortification zone surrounded the accessible and more vulnerable east side of the castle. The fortification walls were developed following the natural terrain and bore bastions, not preserved today. During the second Venetian occupation, which lasted from 1685 to 1715, new alterations and repairs took place.<br /> <br /> Among them stands out the reconstruction of the East Gate, where was immured a slab bearing a winged lion, landmark of Venice. In 1825 the castle suffered extended destructions caused by the Ottoman army. <br /> <br /> In the 6th century a chuch was built in the castle devoted to Virgin Mary. An icon of here in the church became famous as <i>Kalomata</i> (= “beautiful eyes”). This later evolved to “Kalamata”, which became the name of the church, castle and city.</div> Greece - Kalamata, castle <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52525432"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/54/32/52525432.e8092b7d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="193" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The castle of Kalamata is situated on a hilltop northwest of the modern city. It was originally constructed during the Byzantine times and even an ancient acropolis before the Trojan War. In the beginning of the 13th century Gottfried A Villard, Frank prince and founder of the Principality of Achaea, conducted a large reconstruction of the castle, which resulted to its present form of a typical Byzantine fort.<br /> <br /> A shelter-like tower with a vaulted cistern is situated on the wall’s steepest side. There are two fortification zones: the hilltop was protected by the inner fortificationline, while a second outer fortification zone surrounded the accessible and more vulnerable east side of the castle. The fortification walls were developed following the natural terrain and bore bastions, not preserved today. During the second Venetian occupation, which lasted from 1685 to 1715, new alterations and repairs took place.<br /> <br /> Among them stands out the reconstruction of the East Gate, where was immured a slab bearing a winged lion, landmark of Venice. In 1825 the castle suffered extended destructions caused by the Ottoman army. <br /> <br /> In the 6th century a chuch was built in the castle devoted to Virgin Mary. An icon of here in the church became famous as <i>Kalomata</i> (= “beautiful eyes”). This later evolved to “Kalamata”, which became the name of the church, castle and city.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52180994 tag:ipernity.com,2023-11-01,doc-52180994 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 08:29:39 +0000 2023-06-17T11:19:35+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52180994"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/09/94/52180994.86691232.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Platamon Castle is dating back to the middle Byzantine period (10th century AD). It is situated at the location of the ancient city of Heraclia. The name “Platamon” appears for the first time in an imperial order of 1198 but, most probably, there was already a Byzantine castle there, since the 10th century.<br /> <br /> Following the fall of Constantinople during the 4th Crusade in 1204, Lombardian crusaders took over the land and built a castle on top of the remains of the old structure. The castle functioned as a strategic lookout point over the passage between Macedonia and southern Greece. Despite their efforts to retain control of the castle, it wasn’t long before the Byzantines took it over again. In 1218, the Komnenos, a Byzantine noble family, established dominion over the castle.<br /> <br /> The Turks captured the castle in 1385 and paid much attention to its maintenance because they needed the castle to control the strategically important area. After a short break between 1425 and 1427, when the Venetians managed to conquer the castle, the Turks returned and stayed until the beginning of the 20th century.<br /> <br /> During World War II, in April 1941, a unit of New Zealanders tried to defend Platamon but were forced to leave after the bombardment of the castle by the Germans.<br /> <br /> The Castle of Platamon is located southeast of Mount Olympus near the village of Platamon. The landmark of the castle is the well-preserved octagonal tower with a height of 16 meters.</div> Greece - Platamon Castle <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52180994"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/09/94/52180994.86691232.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Platamon Castle is dating back to the middle Byzantine period (10th century AD). It is situated at the location of the ancient city of Heraclia. The name “Platamon” appears for the first time in an imperial order of 1198 but, most probably, there was already a Byzantine castle there, since the 10th century.<br /> <br /> Following the fall of Constantinople during the 4th Crusade in 1204, Lombardian crusaders took over the land and built a castle on top of the remains of the old structure. The castle functioned as a strategic lookout point over the passage between Macedonia and southern Greece. Despite their efforts to retain control of the castle, it wasn’t long before the Byzantines took it over again. In 1218, the Komnenos, a Byzantine noble family, established dominion over the castle.<br /> <br /> The Turks captured the castle in 1385 and paid much attention to its maintenance because they needed the castle to control the strategically important area. After a short break between 1425 and 1427, when the Venetians managed to conquer the castle, the Turks returned and stayed until the beginning of the 20th century.<br /> <br /> During World War II, in April 1941, a unit of New Zealanders tried to defend Platamon but were forced to leave after the bombardment of the castle by the Germans.<br /> <br /> The Castle of Platamon is located southeast of Mount Olympus near the village of Platamon. The landmark of the castle is the well-preserved octagonal tower with a height of 16 meters.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/50051170 tag:ipernity.com,2020-06-19,doc-50051170 Fri, 19 Jun 2020 06:51:54 +0000 2020-04-07T16:31:56+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/50051170"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/11/70/50051170.b3f19ed3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Kasteel Slangenburg</i> (Slangenburg Castle) was founded in 1234, but first mentioned in 1354. In the 17th century the castle became the property of Frederik Johan van Baer - a Dutch officer in the military service of Willem III van Oranje - who rebuilt it in 1675 for residential purposes.<br /> <br /> After Van Baer the Slangenburg has changed hands many times, mostly by inheritance, but twice by sale. The last sale took place in 1895 when the German timber merchant and large industrialist Arnold Passmann took over the castle and adjoining estate. In the beginning only because of the large amount of wood that could be cut there. However, when he visited his new purchase, Passmann was struck by the house and its surroundings and decided to live there every year for some months. Members of the Passmann family are buried in a private cemetery next to the moat of the castle.<br /> <br /> After World War II all German properties were confiscated by the Dutch government, who thus acquired the castle, which stills forms part of the portfolio of the <i>Rijksgebouwendienst</i> (Royal Buildings Service). Nowadays the castle is used as a guesthouse by the nearby Benedictine <i>Sint-Willibrordsabdij</i>. This monastery was built in the 1950’s and is situated on a part of the castle's former estate. <br /> <br /> The name <i>Slangenburg</i> most probably derived from a small stream <i>Slingebeek</i> that flows through the area.</div> Nederland - Doetinchem, Kasteel Slangenburg <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/50051170"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/11/70/50051170.b3f19ed3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Kasteel Slangenburg</i> (Slangenburg Castle) was founded in 1234, but first mentioned in 1354. In the 17th century the castle became the property of Frederik Johan van Baer - a Dutch officer in the military service of Willem III van Oranje - who rebuilt it in 1675 for residential purposes.<br /> <br /> After Van Baer the Slangenburg has changed hands many times, mostly by inheritance, but twice by sale. The last sale took place in 1895 when the German timber merchant and large industrialist Arnold Passmann took over the castle and adjoining estate. In the beginning only because of the large amount of wood that could be cut there. However, when he visited his new purchase, Passmann was struck by the house and its surroundings and decided to live there every year for some months. Members of the Passmann family are buried in a private cemetery next to the moat of the castle.<br /> <br /> After World War II all German properties were confiscated by the Dutch government, who thus acquired the castle, which stills forms part of the portfolio of the <i>Rijksgebouwendienst</i> (Royal Buildings Service). Nowadays the castle is used as a guesthouse by the nearby Benedictine <i>Sint-Willibrordsabdij</i>. This monastery was built in the 1950’s and is situated on a part of the castle's former estate. <br /> <br /> The name <i>Slangenburg</i> most probably derived from a small stream <i>Slingebeek</i> that flows through the area.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49981218 tag:ipernity.com,2020-05-29,doc-49981218 Fri, 29 May 2020 06:43:46 +0000 2020-05-23T16:46:04+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49981218"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/12/18/49981218.bd05a5cf.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Kasteel en landgoed Staverden</i> (Staverden Castle and estate) have a long history. The counts of Gelderland (later dukes) probably already had a court in Staverden in the 12th century. In 1299, Count Reinald I obtained city rights from the German king Rudolph. But it never came to a real city development. Research has shown that Staverden was probably never meant to become a real city. Staverden Estate however does have 16 farms, spread across its lands; a coach house, orangery, watermill, dovecot, workers' houses, a church and a cemetery. It is officially the smallest city in the Netherlands and most probably in the world with its ca. 30 inhabitants (situation 2018). <br /> <br /> The castle was frequently used as a hunting lodge by the Dukes of Gelre. Since 1400 there were feudal lords living at castle Staverden, who had to preserve and defend the castle. They also were charged with the duty of keeping white peacocks. The peacock feathers were used to adorn the duke's tournament helmet. There are still white peacocks on the grounds, the castle has a wind vane in the shape of a white peacock and in the surrounding garden one can find a statue of a peacock (PiP 5). <i>Kasteel Staverden</i> (Castle Staverden) is also called <i>Witte Pauwenburcht</i> (White Peacock Castle). <br /> <br /> Around 1600 the castle was owned by the <i>Van Haersoltes</i>, who rebuilt it into a more habitable house. Around 1840 the manor was rebuilt again; Staverden Castle got its current form between 1853 and 1905, after the estate was purchased by <i>Frederik Bernard s’Jacob</i>, former mayor of Rotterdam. His heirs sold the house to the current owner, the foundation <i>Geldersch Landschap en Kasteelen</i>.</div> Nederland - Staverden <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49981218"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/12/18/49981218.bd05a5cf.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Kasteel en landgoed Staverden</i> (Staverden Castle and estate) have a long history. The counts of Gelderland (later dukes) probably already had a court in Staverden in the 12th century. In 1299, Count Reinald I obtained city rights from the German king Rudolph. But it never came to a real city development. Research has shown that Staverden was probably never meant to become a real city. Staverden Estate however does have 16 farms, spread across its lands; a coach house, orangery, watermill, dovecot, workers' houses, a church and a cemetery. It is officially the smallest city in the Netherlands and most probably in the world with its ca. 30 inhabitants (situation 2018). <br /> <br /> The castle was frequently used as a hunting lodge by the Dukes of Gelre. Since 1400 there were feudal lords living at castle Staverden, who had to preserve and defend the castle. They also were charged with the duty of keeping white peacocks. The peacock feathers were used to adorn the duke's tournament helmet. There are still white peacocks on the grounds, the castle has a wind vane in the shape of a white peacock and in the surrounding garden one can find a statue of a peacock (PiP 5). <i>Kasteel Staverden</i> (Castle Staverden) is also called <i>Witte Pauwenburcht</i> (White Peacock Castle). <br /> <br /> Around 1600 the castle was owned by the <i>Van Haersoltes</i>, who rebuilt it into a more habitable house. Around 1840 the manor was rebuilt again; Staverden Castle got its current form between 1853 and 1905, after the estate was purchased by <i>Frederik Bernard s’Jacob</i>, former mayor of Rotterdam. His heirs sold the house to the current owner, the foundation <i>Geldersch Landschap en Kasteelen</i>.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49918426 tag:ipernity.com,2020-05-04,doc-49918426 Mon, 04 May 2020 07:18:43 +0000 2020-04-25T16:54:46+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49918426"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/84/26/49918426.e4754dd9.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/ 49909822”target=" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Kasteel Rosendael</a></i> (Rosendael Castle) is a medieval castle built in a valley at the edge of the hills of the <i>Posbank</i>. The castle was surrounded by water, making it difficult for the enemy to enter and the residents immediately had sufficient fresh drinking water.<br /> <br /> Often it looked as if the residents of Rosendael used more money for the garden than for the castle itself. Around 1670 the noble family Van Arnhem had built waterfalls, caves, ponds and fountains. Trends changed and when the Torck family lived on Rosendael, the 'old-fashioned' garden was modernized by architect Daniel Marot. Several parts from that period (around 1730) are still preserved: the unusual shell gallery, a teahouse, a grotto, a chain bridge and the marble waterfall.<br /> <br /> One of the most well known parts of the garden are the so called <i>Bedriegertjes</i>. These ‘tricksters’ are mini fountains, hidden in a cascade’s mosaic floor which turn on and off unexpectedly and spray the surprised visitors with water. It was a popular destination for school trips well into the 20th century.</div> Nederland - Rozendaal, Kasteel Rosendael/tuin <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49918426"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/84/26/49918426.e4754dd9.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/ 49909822”target=" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Kasteel Rosendael</a></i> (Rosendael Castle) is a medieval castle built in a valley at the edge of the hills of the <i>Posbank</i>. The castle was surrounded by water, making it difficult for the enemy to enter and the residents immediately had sufficient fresh drinking water.<br /> <br /> Often it looked as if the residents of Rosendael used more money for the garden than for the castle itself. Around 1670 the noble family Van Arnhem had built waterfalls, caves, ponds and fountains. Trends changed and when the Torck family lived on Rosendael, the 'old-fashioned' garden was modernized by architect Daniel Marot. Several parts from that period (around 1730) are still preserved: the unusual shell gallery, a teahouse, a grotto, a chain bridge and the marble waterfall.<br /> <br /> One of the most well known parts of the garden are the so called <i>Bedriegertjes</i>. These ‘tricksters’ are mini fountains, hidden in a cascade’s mosaic floor which turn on and off unexpectedly and spray the surprised visitors with water. It was a popular destination for school trips well into the 20th century.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49909822 tag:ipernity.com,2020-05-01,doc-49909822 Fri, 01 May 2020 11:24:02 +0000 2020-04-25T16:08:13+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49909822"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/98/22/49909822.caf182d7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="146" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Kasteel Rosendael</i> (Rosendael Castle) is mentioned as early as the year of 1314. The castle came into the hands of the counts and later dukes of Gelre. Of the twenty castles in the dukedom, Rosendael was the favourite of many dukes, because of its beautiful location on the edge of the Veluwe moraine.<br /> <br /> The large medieval complex originally consisted of an irregular four-sided corps de logis with a circular donjon as its south-west corner tower. In 1722 a square house was built abutting the big tower. The side wing and coach house were built a century later. The round eye-catching donjon is about 19 meters and high and has a diameter of 16 meters. Its walls - up to 4 meters thick - are the thickest in the Netherlands. Although it is the highest tower of its kind in the Netherlands, it was originally twice as high. <br /> <br /> After the counts and dukes of Gelre, the castle became the property of <i>drost</i> (state-holder) Willem van Scherpenzeel. After that <i>Kasteel Rosendael</i> came into the hands of various noble families, who occupied it for almost 400 years. <br /> <br /> During World War II the castle was hit by an American bomb. It ceased to be a private residence in 1977 when Baron van Pallandt died and the estate was handed over to the foundation <i>Geldersch Landschap en Kasteelen</i>. The castle and <b><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/ 49918426”target=" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">garden</a></b> were fully restored and since 1989 open to the public.</div> Nederland - Rozendaal, Kasteel Rosendael <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49909822"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/98/22/49909822.caf182d7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="146" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Kasteel Rosendael</i> (Rosendael Castle) is mentioned as early as the year of 1314. The castle came into the hands of the counts and later dukes of Gelre. Of the twenty castles in the dukedom, Rosendael was the favourite of many dukes, because of its beautiful location on the edge of the Veluwe moraine.<br /> <br /> The large medieval complex originally consisted of an irregular four-sided corps de logis with a circular donjon as its south-west corner tower. In 1722 a square house was built abutting the big tower. The side wing and coach house were built a century later. The round eye-catching donjon is about 19 meters and high and has a diameter of 16 meters. Its walls - up to 4 meters thick - are the thickest in the Netherlands. Although it is the highest tower of its kind in the Netherlands, it was originally twice as high. <br /> <br /> After the counts and dukes of Gelre, the castle became the property of <i>drost</i> (state-holder) Willem van Scherpenzeel. After that <i>Kasteel Rosendael</i> came into the hands of various noble families, who occupied it for almost 400 years. <br /> <br /> During World War II the castle was hit by an American bomb. It ceased to be a private residence in 1977 when Baron van Pallandt died and the estate was handed over to the foundation <i>Geldersch Landschap en Kasteelen</i>. The castle and <b><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/ 49918426”target=" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">garden</a></b> were fully restored and since 1989 open to the public.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49825968 tag:ipernity.com,2020-03-27,doc-49825968 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 08:19:45 +0000 2020-03-18T15:26:24+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49825968"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/59/68/49825968.fd5348de.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Kasteel Nijenbeek</i> - a defensive castle on the banks of the river IJssel - was first mentioned in 1266 as castle <i>De Nijenbeke</i>. At that time it was inhabited by knight Theodericus, also called Dirk, Lord of Nijenbeek. Its location on the banks of the river IJssel was very strategic, assuring control over the traffic on the river.<br /> <br /> Over the centuries a lot has changed to the castle. The many different owners adapted the building to their own wishes and use. For example, it was used as a defensive castle and as the home of both owners and tenant farmers. Later in the 18th century <i>De Nijenbeek</i> fell into disrepair, because the owners lived somewhere else and rented out the castle.<br /> <br /> In 1945 - at the end of World War II - <i>Kasteel Nijenbeek</i> was shelled from the eastern bank of the river IJssel by Canadian troops because it was used by the Germans as a lookout post. During the shelling, the tower of the castle lost its 19th century pyramid roof. Another part built in the 16th century was also completely wiped out. Afterwards, a temporary roof was installed, pending the restoration of the castle. Due to rotting this roof collapsed a long time ago and the castle became more and more a ruin. <br /> <br /> In 2015 the ruin was consolidated by a major restoration. The (consolidated) square tower is nowadays the only remaining part of the castle. <i>Kasteel Nijenbeek</i> - belonging to estate <i>De Poll</i> - has VERY limited opening hours. Ordinarily the ruin only can be viewed from a distance.</div> Nederland - Voorst, Kasteel Nijenbeek <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49825968"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/59/68/49825968.fd5348de.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Kasteel Nijenbeek</i> - a defensive castle on the banks of the river IJssel - was first mentioned in 1266 as castle <i>De Nijenbeke</i>. At that time it was inhabited by knight Theodericus, also called Dirk, Lord of Nijenbeek. Its location on the banks of the river IJssel was very strategic, assuring control over the traffic on the river.<br /> <br /> Over the centuries a lot has changed to the castle. The many different owners adapted the building to their own wishes and use. For example, it was used as a defensive castle and as the home of both owners and tenant farmers. Later in the 18th century <i>De Nijenbeek</i> fell into disrepair, because the owners lived somewhere else and rented out the castle.<br /> <br /> In 1945 - at the end of World War II - <i>Kasteel Nijenbeek</i> was shelled from the eastern bank of the river IJssel by Canadian troops because it was used by the Germans as a lookout post. During the shelling, the tower of the castle lost its 19th century pyramid roof. Another part built in the 16th century was also completely wiped out. Afterwards, a temporary roof was installed, pending the restoration of the castle. Due to rotting this roof collapsed a long time ago and the castle became more and more a ruin. <br /> <br /> In 2015 the ruin was consolidated by a major restoration. The (consolidated) square tower is nowadays the only remaining part of the castle. <i>Kasteel Nijenbeek</i> - belonging to estate <i>De Poll</i> - has VERY limited opening hours. Ordinarily the ruin only can be viewed from a distance.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49579692 tag:ipernity.com,2019-12-30,doc-49579692 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 08:02:51 +0000 2019-09-02T15:23:44+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49579692"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/96/92/49579692.07cb5b9b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During our visit of the <a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49566442”target=" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Hohensalzburg</a> we were most impressed by the <i>Fürstenzimmer</i>, located in the main building. These Prince’s Chambers, consisting of the Golden Hall, the Golden Chamber and the archbishop’s bedchamber. The furnishings in all of these rooms are original and have remained unchanged since 1501/1502. We were a little bit unlucky as in one of the rooms were restorations work was in progress. <br /> <br /> Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach had the magnificent state apartments installed, which were primarily used for representative purposes and for festivities. The Golden Hall was richly decorated and indicates that Hohensalzburg was not only a refuge in times of crisis, but frequently also a residence up to the 16th century. <br /> The Golden Hall has four massive marble pillars and one 17 meters long beam, supporting the ceiling. <br /> <br /> The Golden Chamber and the bedchamber both have stunning gothic wood carvings. The Golden Chamber has benches along the walls, decorated with grapes, foliage and animals. The smallest room is the Archbishop’s bedchamber with even a private bathroom. It has also a richly decorated tile stove. The ceilings of the three rooms are coffered, each coffer being adorned with gold buttons, symbolizing the stars in the sky.</div> Austria - Hohensalzburg, Fürstenzimmer <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49579692"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/96/92/49579692.07cb5b9b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During our visit of the <a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49566442”target=" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Hohensalzburg</a> we were most impressed by the <i>Fürstenzimmer</i>, located in the main building. These Prince’s Chambers, consisting of the Golden Hall, the Golden Chamber and the archbishop’s bedchamber. The furnishings in all of these rooms are original and have remained unchanged since 1501/1502. We were a little bit unlucky as in one of the rooms were restorations work was in progress. <br /> <br /> Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach had the magnificent state apartments installed, which were primarily used for representative purposes and for festivities. The Golden Hall was richly decorated and indicates that Hohensalzburg was not only a refuge in times of crisis, but frequently also a residence up to the 16th century. <br /> The Golden Hall has four massive marble pillars and one 17 meters long beam, supporting the ceiling. <br /> <br /> The Golden Chamber and the bedchamber both have stunning gothic wood carvings. The Golden Chamber has benches along the walls, decorated with grapes, foliage and animals. The smallest room is the Archbishop’s bedchamber with even a private bathroom. It has also a richly decorated tile stove. The ceilings of the three rooms are coffered, each coffer being adorned with gold buttons, symbolizing the stars in the sky.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49566442 tag:ipernity.com,2019-12-23,doc-49566442 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 07:10:20 +0000 2019-09-02T14:35:59+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49566442"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/64/42/49566442.b1a04ed7.240.jpg?r2" width="161" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Fortress Hohensalzburg - more than 900 years old - is a completely walled castle. It towers high above Salzburg (PiP1), on the top of the <i>Festungsberg</i>. With a length of 250 meters and a width of 150 meters, it is one of the largest medieval castles in Europe and looks more or less like a small village (PiP2).<br /> <br /> Hohensalzburg was built in 1077 on behalf of archbishop Gebhard and has been inhabited by the prince-bishops of Salzburg for centuries. In 1462, the castle was fortified with four towers. Under archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach the fortress was extended from 1495 until 1519. Since the middle of the 17th century, no large-scale changes have taken place. <br /> <br /> Hohensalzburg was only besieged once during the German Peasants’ War (1524-1526). But it has never been captured by foreign troops and has therefore been preserved in good condition. During the Napoleonic Wars, the last prince-bishop fled to Vienna and the castle was abandoned without resistance. <br /> <br /> Hohensalzburg also served as a prison for a long time. Bishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau was imprisoned here until his death. He lived at the height of Salzburg's salt wealth and helped the city to build many beautiful buildings. However, he had a 'secret' wife and 15 children. When he had built the beautiful Mirabell Castle with gardens for that woman and children, the Pope in Rome thought it was enough and had the bishop imprisoned in Hohensalzburg. <br /> <br /> Until the Second World War, the fortress was a prison. It is now primarily an event venue and one of the city's main tourist attractions. A number of artists live in Hohensalzburg and the buildings are also home to three museums. From the fortress one has a wonderful view of the historical city of Salzburg and its surroundings (PiP3). For me the highlight of my visit were <a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49579692" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Princes’ Chambers</a>.</div> Austria - Salzburg, Hohensalzburg <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49566442"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/64/42/49566442.b1a04ed7.240.jpg?r2" width="161" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Fortress Hohensalzburg - more than 900 years old - is a completely walled castle. It towers high above Salzburg (PiP1), on the top of the <i>Festungsberg</i>. With a length of 250 meters and a width of 150 meters, it is one of the largest medieval castles in Europe and looks more or less like a small village (PiP2).<br /> <br /> Hohensalzburg was built in 1077 on behalf of archbishop Gebhard and has been inhabited by the prince-bishops of Salzburg for centuries. In 1462, the castle was fortified with four towers. Under archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach the fortress was extended from 1495 until 1519. Since the middle of the 17th century, no large-scale changes have taken place. <br /> <br /> Hohensalzburg was only besieged once during the German Peasants’ War (1524-1526). But it has never been captured by foreign troops and has therefore been preserved in good condition. During the Napoleonic Wars, the last prince-bishop fled to Vienna and the castle was abandoned without resistance. <br /> <br /> Hohensalzburg also served as a prison for a long time. Bishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau was imprisoned here until his death. He lived at the height of Salzburg's salt wealth and helped the city to build many beautiful buildings. However, he had a 'secret' wife and 15 children. When he had built the beautiful Mirabell Castle with gardens for that woman and children, the Pope in Rome thought it was enough and had the bishop imprisoned in Hohensalzburg. <br /> <br /> Until the Second World War, the fortress was a prison. It is now primarily an event venue and one of the city's main tourist attractions. A number of artists live in Hohensalzburg and the buildings are also home to three museums. From the fortress one has a wonderful view of the historical city of Salzburg and its surroundings (PiP3). For me the highlight of my visit were <a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49579692" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Princes’ Chambers</a>.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49495636 tag:ipernity.com,2019-11-25,doc-49495636 Mon, 25 Nov 2019 08:01:00 +0000 2019-05-24T11:40:35+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49495636"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/56/36/49495636.3ce75a73.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Grivas castle is located just before reaching Lefkada island. Before the construction of the castle there was a muslim monastery on the same spot. That’s why it was called <i>teke</i> (gathering place for dervishes). <br /> <br /> The castle itself was built in 1806 by Ali Pasha of Ioannina; an Ottoman Albanian ruler who served as pasha of Epirus and the western parts of Thessaly and Greek Macedonia. The objective was to facilitate Ali’s attack against Lefkada. The plans of Ali were canceled in July 1807, when the French occupied the Ionian islands, after a treaty with the Russians. Soon after that, Ali Pasha gave the castle to the Grivas family, prominent in the area in the 18/19th centuries. In May 1821, during the Greek Revolution the castle was captured by the Greeks.</div> Greece - Grivas castle <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49495636"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/56/36/49495636.3ce75a73.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Grivas castle is located just before reaching Lefkada island. Before the construction of the castle there was a muslim monastery on the same spot. That’s why it was called <i>teke</i> (gathering place for dervishes). <br /> <br /> The castle itself was built in 1806 by Ali Pasha of Ioannina; an Ottoman Albanian ruler who served as pasha of Epirus and the western parts of Thessaly and Greek Macedonia. The objective was to facilitate Ali’s attack against Lefkada. The plans of Ali were canceled in July 1807, when the French occupied the Ionian islands, after a treaty with the Russians. Soon after that, Ali Pasha gave the castle to the Grivas family, prominent in the area in the 18/19th centuries. In May 1821, during the Greek Revolution the castle was captured by the Greeks.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen