시타르 겔렌 주변 최고의 교통량 없는 자전거 라이딩 코스

수세기에 걸쳐 스타인 성에는 인상적인 수의 특별한 거주자들이 있었습니다. 당신은 수세기에 걸쳐 성장과 번영, 그리고 쇠퇴를 모두 경험했으며, 결국 폐허가 아름답고 낭만적인 영국식 조경 공원에 유기적으로 통합된 상징적인 건물을 방문하게 됩니다.

수세기에 걸쳐 스타인 성에는 인상적인 수의 저명한 거주자들이 거주했습니다. 당신은 수세기에 걸쳐 성장과 번영, 쇠퇴를 모두 겪었으며, 마침내 폐허가 아름답고 낭만적인 영국식 조경 공원에 유기적으로 통합된 상징적인 건물을 방문합니다.

정말 아름답습니다. 구불구불한 마스 강을 발아래 두고 멀리까지 내다볼 수 있습니다.

마스 강둑에서 자유롭게 돌아다니는 말을 가까이서 보는 것은 정말 멋진 경험이었습니다.

파터 카렐은 1821년 12월 11일 문스터겔렌에서 요하네스 안드레아스 후벤으로 태어났으며, 평범한 림뷔르흐 소년에서 많은 사람들에게 특별한 인물로 성장했습니다. 그의 삶의 여정은 벨기에를 거쳐 영국과 아일랜드로 이어졌습니다. 영어를 잘 못했기 때문에 설교를 할 수는 없었지만, 그의 경청하는 자세와 헌신은 아프거나 어려움에 처한 사람들에게 위안을 주었습니다. 전해 내려오는 이야기에 따르면 그는 몇몇 사람들을 치유하기도 했다고 합니다. 그는 희망의 원천으로 여겨졌으며, 그의 죽음 이후에도 그의 영향력은 계속해서 컸습니다. 아일랜드에서는 많은 사람들이 그에게 작별 인사를 하기 위해 모였습니다. 그의 고향 지역에서는 그의 기억이 계속 이어지고 있습니다. 겔렌벡 강가에 있는 그의 옛집 근처에는 헛간이 마리아 예배당으로 개조되었으며, 방문객들은 여전히 그곳에서 휴식, 기도 또는 성찰의 시간을 갖기 위해 찾아옵니다.

Limbricht Castle is one of the oldest and most impressive castles in the Dutch province of Limburg, located in the village of Limbricht, which is part of the municipality of Sittard-Geleen. The castle's history dates back to before 1100, and over the centuries it has served not only as a stronghold and residence for noble families, but also as a military hospital and prison, and since the 20th century, as a cultural monument and event venue. The castle's rich development reflects the turbulent history of South Limburg itself. A fortified residence was likely built on the site where the current castle stands in the early Middle Ages. In the 11th century, the first constructions of a motte-and-bailey castle arose here: a wooden tower on an artificial hill (called a motte), surrounded by a moat and protected by a farmyard and small churches. During this early period, the castle was an important center of power in the region. Around 1200, the wooden tower was replaced by a stone keep (a fortified tower that served as a residential tower). Fragments of this oldest stone layer can still be found in the cellar vaults of the current castle. Moreover, medieval sources (such as those mentioning the Lords of Lemborch) indicate that the castle already represented a local power at that time. The most important phase in the castle's construction occurred in the 17th century. In 1619, Baron Nicolaas van Breyll inherited the free lordship of Limbricht and, around 1622, commissioned the construction of the current Renaissance castle on the enlarged motte. Around 1630, a large outer bailey was constructed, giving the complex its current structure. A central castle on a surrounding moat was connected to a spacious outer bailey with outbuildings. The castle is a rare example of a motte-and-bailey castle in the Netherlands, a fortified residence with a moat and four wings surrounding a courtyard from which the Lords of Limbricht controlled their land and rights. The structure displays 17th-century Maasland Renaissance features, with window frames made of Namur stone and the expanse of the hill on which it rests. In 1955, the Limbricht Castle Foundation purchased the castle and its outer bailey, and later also the nearby medieval St. Salvius Church, which boasts a 13th-century mural and remains one of the Top 100 Dutch UNESCO monuments. From that point on, a thorough restoration was initiated to preserve and restore the complex for future generations. From the 1960s and 1970s onward, major restoration work took place, consolidating and restoring the castle and outer bailey so that they are not only historically valuable but also functionally usable for contemporary purposes. Since 2017, the estate's operations have entered a new phase under the leadership of the Entertrain Group. Since then, the centuries-old castle has become not only a historical monument but also a vibrant center for hospitality events, weddings, business meetings, tours, and overnight stays in a luxurious B&B setting. The complex combines heritage with modern hospitality, allowing visitors to actively experience history. The castle is listed as a national monument under number 33751 due to its historical and architectural significance within the Netherlands. Today, visitors can experience the estate in various ways. The Tasting Room in the outer bailey offers a culinary experience using fresh regional products, and there are guided tours and audio tours that bring the rich history to life with stories of castle lords, soldiers, kitchen staff, and other figures from times past. The tours take you through cellar vaults, dungeons, and rooms steeped in centuries of history. In addition, the castle is an attractive location for weddings, business events, workshops, and group activities, including wine tastings and other cultural programs that combine history and experience. Overnight stays are available in stylish rooms or in the characteristic Gatekeeper's House, allowing guests not only to visit but also to stay amidst historic grandeur with modern comforts.

It's lovely to cycle here on the dike. There's always something to see on either side, and the people you meet are very friendly and seem happy. It must be the beautiful surroundings.

A beautiful castle to visit.