Moersbergen Castle

Doorn, Netherlands

Moersbergen Castle was built in the 14th century, but it was first mentionedi n 1435. Since the 16th century it has been rebuilt several times. In 1927 it was restored to the 18th century style. Today Moersbergen is a private residence.

References:

Comments

Your name



Details

Founded: 14th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Netherlands

Rating

4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

José Afonso (11 months ago)
Very pretty
Maupower (3 years ago)
Nice to walk around and take pictures, but private grounds.
Frido ter Beek (4 years ago)
Prachtig kasteeltje in het bos
Josha (4 years ago)
Privé en alleen te zien als de poort toevallig open stast
Léon NL (4 years ago)
Very nice walking area, beautiful wide paths with here & there some old farms & barns. You can encounter one castle after another castle “which cannot be visited”
Powered by Google

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Historic Site of the week

Château de Foix

The Château de Foix dominates the town of Foix. An important tourist site, it is known as a centre of the Cathars. Built on an older 7th-century fortification, the castle is known from 987. In 1002, it was mentioned in the will of Roger I, Count of Carcassonne, who bequeathed the fortress to his youngest child, Bernard. In effect, the family ruling over the region were installed here which allowed them to control access to the upper Ariège valley and to keep surveillance from this strategic point over the lower land, protected behind impregnable walls.

In 1034, the castle became capital of the County of Foix and played a decisive role in medieval military history. During the two following centuries, the castle was home to Counts with shining personalities who became the soul of the Occitan resistance during the crusade against the Albigensians.