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The Dutch countryside hides hundreds of castles, from moated medieval fortresses to stately manor houses. These are the most impressive to explore.
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The Netherlands' largest castle, a neo-Gothic fairy tale near Utrecht with stunning formal gardens.
A perfectly preserved 13th-century moated castle on the Vecht river, now a national museum.
A dramatic 13th-century castle perched on the Rhine river cliffs near Arnhem.
A medieval fortress at the confluence of the Maas and Waal rivers, famous for a daring escape.
One of the best-preserved moated medieval castles in the Netherlands with original interiors.
The "Dutch Versailles" in Apeldoorn, a baroque royal palace with spectacular terraced gardens.

A Brabant moated castle surrounded by nature reserves and restored to its 19th-century splendour.

A 13th-century stronghold in Medemblik overlooking the IJsselmeer, built by Count Floris V.
One of Limburg's largest and most impressive moated castles, now an interactive museum.

Romantic ruins of a 13th-century castle in the Bollenstreek surrounded by tulip fields in spring.
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The Netherlands' largest castle, a neo-Gothic fairy tale near Utrecht with stunning formal gardens.
A perfectly preserved 13th-century moated castle on the Vecht river, now a national museum.
A dramatic 13th-century castle perched on the Rhine river cliffs near Arnhem.
A medieval fortress at the confluence of the Maas and Waal rivers, famous for a daring escape.
One of the best-preserved moated medieval castles in the Netherlands with original interiors.
The "Dutch Versailles" in Apeldoorn, a baroque royal palace with spectacular terraced gardens.

A Brabant moated castle surrounded by nature reserves and restored to its 19th-century splendour.

A 13th-century stronghold in Medemblik overlooking the IJsselmeer, built by Count Floris V.
One of Limburg's largest and most impressive moated castles, now an interactive museum.

Romantic ruins of a 13th-century castle in the Bollenstreek surrounded by tulip fields in spring.

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