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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.

Pietje Potlood to be precise

This water tower is also called De Potlood.

The Haastrecht Hefbrug is a striking, manually operated drawbridge over the Hollandse IJssel River, built in 1883 to replace a ferry. It connects the center of Haastrecht with the Stein district and has become a historical and cultural icon. The bridge opens only a few times a day and sometimes causes waiting times for recreational boaters.

rural cycling near Nieuwkoop

Beautiful to cycle over in the summer.

Sat there on the terrace again this week. Certainly a nice break with all those boats, walkers and cyclists!

The Reeuwijkse Plassen form a versatile recreation and nature area in the Groene Hart: ideal for birdwatchers, hikers, water sports enthusiasts, families and nature lovers. With sustainable management projects and beautiful facilities it offers both relaxation and education in a typical Dutch polder landscape.