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    March 14, 2023

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    Kasteel Oud Poelgeest dates from 1668 and is surrounded by a beautiful estate. You can enjoy a royal snack and drink in the restaurant, which is located in the 19th century Koetshuis. In the summer this can also be enjoyed on the terrace.
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    November 10, 2021

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    Herman Boerhaave bought this property after getting married. This is where he lived until his death.

    For more information on Boerhaave see:

    en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herman_Boerhaave

    And for more information on Oud Poelgeest :

    en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oud_Poelgeest

    June 10, 2023

    Hiking

    This well dates from 1550 and is therefore the oldest stone construction in Oegstgeest.

    The castle originally dates from the Middle Ages, but the building was razed to the ground during the siege of Leiden to prevent the Spaniards from settling there.
    The well survived this destruction.


    There was once a wrought iron construction on top but it has been lost over time.
    For safety reasons, it now has a wooden lid with a grille.
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