Castle in South Holland

Kasteel Keukenhof is a castle from 1640. It was built as a mansion for the former commander of the VOC, Adriaen Maertensz. Block. In the 19th century, the towers were built, and the house became a castle. The various rooms are decorated with furniture from different style periods and years. The inte

Duivenvoorde Castle in the Village of Voorschoten is one of the oldest castles in South Holland. The rooms are decorated as if the castle is still inhabited. They are filled with objects such as Oriental and European porcelain, Delftware and silverware. Family portraits from the 16th and 17th centur

The ruin of Teylingen is the remnant of the 13th-century hunting lodge and timber fortress of the counts of Holland. During the Eighty Years' War, the castle was severely damaged. Around 1614, the tower was restored and a residence was built on the outer castle. During a visit, history comes alive.