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Nothing remains of the castle there. There is only a small island on which the castle stood and a drawbridge. In one place there is an engraved disc, depicting the castle, so that you can get a small idea of what it once looked like.

The castle was built in a relatively short time and has dominated Woerden's city center ever since. The first mention dates from 1415 and can be found on a drawing for the castle's construction. Based on this document, it is assumed that construction began in 1410. Steward Heynric Hermans is considered the first resident. He was an innkeeper and represented the Duke of Brabant, Jan van Beieren, who built the castle in Woerden. Even then, the castle served as a safe haven for the Duke's guests. The towers are connected by stone-vaulted corridors. At the end of the 15th century, it was used as the official residence of the Bailiff of the Land of Woerden. It retained this function until the end of the 18th century. In the 19th century, it served as a prison for men for a time, and later for women. Afterward, it served as a central warehouse for military supplies, a function the castle retained until the early 1980s. Now, more than 600 years later, Woerden Castle is known as the premier event venue in the Groene Hart region and serves as a safe haven for all its guests.

The castle is still under construction. It began as a sandcastle. According to the "architect/artist," it has evolved over 30 years through many stages of rebuilding and experimentation into what it stands today. It will certainly take another 10 years to complete. He says all the materials are locally sourced. He indicated that he finds a lot of them on the beaches of the floodplains. A life's work that is also sometimes destroyed by both the rising waters at high tide and by vandals. He has therefore pronounced a curse on them. You who harm this castle, you shall weep for your deed. Do not laugh in contempt at this curse. Let your path be dark, the end is lost. You shall burn in the Devil's Evil. During our conversation with him, the architect/artist came across as a remarkable eccentric with a great sense of humor. A remarkable person, so to speak.

Montfoort Castle is a medieval fortress dating back to the 12th century, with a turbulent history of sieges and destruction, still visible today in the gatehouse and outer bailey. After centuries of education and correctional facilities, the castle has evolved into an atmospheric, multifunctional venue for gastronomy and events.

Only a small part of the original castle remains but it is still worth including in your walk.

Montfoort Castle in Montfoort, Utrecht, was built in 1163 by Bishop Godefried van Rhenen to defend the Sticht against the county of Holland. Only part of the outer bailey still stands. Wikipedia

Nice, not so special to visit. Very nice for events.

Glory House in Capelle Sloteiland In front of you lies the Sloteiland, which is named after the two castles that stood there. These managed until the territory look called lordship) of Capelle. Here the Lords of Capelle built themselves five houses. Due to the Hoekse Kabeljauwse quarrels (a battle between two groups of nobles), two of them had to be demolished during construction