北ブラバントの洞窟・トップ20

はい！誤解を解く時が来たのかもしれません。ここ、カステール・ネメルラールは博物館ではありません。ギャラリーでもありません。それは、私たちが当初から、すべての人にとって興味深いものとなるように工夫してきた、古代からの歴史的建造物です。例えば、芸術を愛し、その知識がある人もない人も楽しめるよう、「難しい」芸術から、より親しみやすい芸術まであります。芸術にはあまり興味がないけれど、城の他のものに興味がある方のためには、建築や内装に関する多くの情報や、城の時代の写真があります。さらに、自然に関するものや写真、物語。そして、常に子供向けの活動もあります。要するに、すべての人々のための城なのです。私たちはこれを喜んでお伝えします。なぜなら、時折、本物の美術愛好家が次のようなコメントをすることがあるからです。「特別な城ですが、展示する芸術作品については、もう少しエリート主義になるべきではないでしょうか。美しいものが飾られ、置かれていますが、私たちが見ているものがすべて、大きな芸術というわけではありません。」 そして、それは正しいのです。私たちはそれを知っています。それは意図的な選択です。なぜなら、申し訳ありませんが、カステール・ネメルラールは博物館でもギャラリーでもないからです。私たちは、すべての人々にとっての快適なアクセスを愛しています！それを理解してくださる訪問者は、この人間的な城に、城を愛する人々とともに、いつでも歓迎されます。私たちは常に、誰もが楽しめる何かを提供しようと努めています。

Nemerlaer Castle is situated on the edge of the Beerze stream valley, between Oisterwijk and Haaren. The castle is one of the oldest in North Brabant and was mentioned in historical sources as early as the 14th century. The name Nemerlaer supposedly refers to "no one's forest" or "no one's land," indicating that the area was once a free and undeveloped landscape. The original castle originated as a fortified house that served to protect the surrounding land and trade routes. Over the centuries, the building was expanded and modified several times. The current appearance of the castle, with its towers, moat, and surrounding park, is the result of various renovations, primarily in the 16th and 17th centuries. During the Eighty Years' War and subsequent conflicts, the castle was damaged but was repeatedly repaired. In the 19th and 20th centuries, the estate increasingly took on the character of a country estate with a park and avenues. Today, Nemerlaer Castle is a cultural and historical center that regularly hosts exhibitions, lectures, and cultural events. The estate surrounding the castle offers a peaceful walking area with mature trees, avenues, and views of the Beerze valley, bringing history and nature into close proximity.

The castle is located on an island near the Dommel River and dates from around 1400, but is no longer in its original state. It was likely renovated between 1504 and 1509 by Jan Heyns, one of the architects of St. John's Cathedral in 's-Hertogenbosch.

Tongelaar Castle is a medieval castle complex that, in its current form, incorporates elements from various periods. The castle stands on a strategic elevation and is surrounded by water features and old farmstead structures that are part of the historic estate. It was first mentioned in the 14th century and has been renovated and fortified several times since then. The buildings, courtyard, and moats clearly reflect its former fortified function and later agricultural role within the estate. Today, the castle serves as a visitor center and restaurant, with views of the surrounding lanes and fields.

A magnificent castle in the heart of the city. A real eye-catcher. Definitely worth stopping for a few pictures. Terraces are not far away, making it an ideal place for a break.

Construction of the present (moated) castle began around 1325. It served as a replacement for an older castle (known as 't Oude Huys), which stood a few hundred meters west of the present castle and from which the foundations of a stone keep and other objects were found during excavations in 1981.

A beautiful Brabant castle in the heart of the Kampina nature reserve. Plus a cozy café, perfect for a snack or lunch break.

Beautiful castle in Helmond