Castle d'Erp

Baarlo, Netherlands

Castle d'Erp (also known as Castle de Borcht) dates back to the 13th century, when it withstood sieges by William the Silent and Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange. The brick-made main building was built to the current appearance in the 14th-18th centuries. The castle is currently privately owned and not open the public.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Baron van Erplaan 1, Baarlo, Netherlands

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Netherlands

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.1/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Mariska Van Luijpen (4 years ago)
Nice park, nice watermill, nice playground, castle is quite beautiful from the outside. Deer don't look very well cared for, but just entertained for 2 hours on a beautiful sunny day with 2 young children.

Wilko Wisse (5 years ago)
Nice and great walking park not to visit the castle, castle itself. In the garden works of art, animal meadow and a beautiful playground. Opposite the castle, on the other side of the garden, the watermill of Baarlo, also worth a visit.

Pieter Biesemans (6 years ago)
Nice park. The castle is privately owned and not accessible.

Alexandra (6 years ago)
River by the castle smells like a sewers. Castle is small and quite nice

Vera Verkoeijen (6 years ago)
The castle is still inhabited and not open for visitors. It is situated in a park and looks beautiful from the outside.

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