Kasteel Doorwerth Doorwerth - Castle
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Castle in Doorwerth
Castle in Doorwerth
Description
Doorwerth Castle is located in the Gelderland village of Doorwerth and was built in the 13th century. The castle originally served as a defense and was later converted into a stately country house. The castle' has a rich history and has had several owners over the centuries, including the dukes of Guelders, the Van Brakell family and the Dutch state. The castle has different styles and periods, such as medieval towers, gothic elements and baroque details. Doorwerth Castle has a special collection of weapons and armor, which played an important role in the defense of the castle in earlier times. Weapon collectionThe collection includes swords, halberds, muskets and cannons. There are also different types of armor worn by the knights and soldiers who defended the castle. A special element of the collection is the so-called 'war artillery'. These are cannons and mortars that were used in ancient times to defend the castle. During a tour of the castle you can learn more about how these weapons were used and how the defense of the castle was done. Exclusive collectionAnother highlight of the castle the collection is the 'quarters of Bylandt', a collection of weapons and armor that was donated to Kasteel Doorwerth in 1983. This collection consists of rare and valuable weapons and armor from the 16th and 17th centuries. The Bylandt quarter is one of the most special and valuable collections of Doorwerth Castle. |
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Frequently asked question about Castle
What function did a castle have in the past?
Castles used to have various functions, such as a (military) refuge or a home for a family or group of people. This distinguishes a castle from a palace (which is not fortified), from a fortress (which is not a residence of a noble) and from a walled city (collective defense).
What is the difference between a palace and a castle?
Today the word 'castle' has a more general meaning. We usually use it to indicate a house of a nobleman. The nobility usually did not live in a fortress or palace, but in a castle. With 'palace' we indicate the residence of a reigning monarch or royal family.
What types of castles are there?
City Castles: This is a noble residence in an average city. It is a defensible tower or house that housed someone important such as a knight or nobleman.
< b>Concentric castle: This kind of castle originated from the crusades. The people in the Crusades encountered such fortresses in the Middle East. In a concentric fortress, the important buildings are located in the middle, in the courtyard. A solid wall or moat has been built around it for defence.
Ringwalburcht: This is one of the oldest kind of castles. This was often a settlement, inn or other building surrounded by an often wooden wall for protection only. So it was not actually a traditional castle as we recognize it today.
What types of castles are there?
Residential tower or donjon: This is a heavily fortified tower that could serve as both a residence and a place of last refuge. The keep was very heavily guarded and difficult to take. Often the keep was used as part of a castle, but there are also examples in which a keep is used as a separate castle.
Motte: A highly secured castle that was built on an excavated hill, giving tactical advantages. A motte was often accompanied by a few Donjons and at the bottom there was often a forecourt with a few stables.
Moated castle or moated castle: One of the most common types of castles. Moated castles are always surrounded by a moat or some other form of water (for example a lake) and have only a few defensive walls as the main defenses. Inside, there was often a courtyard surrounded by outbuildings and the castle.
When can you call a castle a castle?
The two most important conditions for calling a building a castle are ‘habitability’ and ‘defensibility’. Other requirements are that a castle was built before 1800, is located in a non-urban environment, has a knightly character and is the center of a seigneury or large estate.
When were most castles built?
Most castles were built before 1800, if the castle was built after that time, it may not officially be called a castle.
Why do most castles have a moat?
The main task of the moat was to prevent the enemy from approaching the castle or fortress in order to storm the battlements with the help of ladders.
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| Setting | Indoor & Outdoor |
| Average time | 3uur |
Prices
| From priceFor adults | €13.50 |
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| Monday | Unknown |
| Tuesday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
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Knights and damsels, drawbridges, moats and battlements and cannons. Castles always appeal to the imagination. Some castles are still well preserved, others are just ruins. Find out here whether there is a beautiful castle in your area to visit.
More in the category Castle Knights and damsels, drawbridges, moats and battlements and cannons. Castles always appeal to the imagination. Some castles are still well preserved, others are just ruins. Find out here whether there is a beautiful castle in your area to visit.
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