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Kasteel Ruurlo Ruurlo - Castle
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Castle in Ruurlo
Castle in Ruurlo
Description
Ruurlo Castle was built in the 14th century as a defense structure and was later expanded and converted into a luxurious country house. The castle is surrounded by a moat and has a beautiful garden with a formal garden and a landscaped garden. In the 19th century, Ruurlo Castle was purchased by the influential Dutch Van Heeckeren family, who had the castle thoroughly renovated and modernized. After the restoration and renovation, Ruurlo Castle was opened to the public in 2017 as a museum for modern art. Ruurlo Castle is located in a beautiful location in the Achterhoek, surrounded by green meadows and forests. The castle is surrounded by a moat and has a beautiful garden with a formal garden and a landscaped garden. The garden is designed in the English landscape style and includes a pond, an orchard and a maze. It is a beautiful place to walk and enjoy the peace and beauty of the surroundings. Museum MORESince June 2017, the second location of Museum MORE, Ruurlo Castle, has been accessible to the public. Ruurlo Castle focuses on the life and work of the unparalleled painter Carel Willink. This impressive location provides a fitting backdrop for the creations of this masterful artist. The castle carries with it a considerable history, having existed for many years. The castle's history dates back to 1326, when it was first mentioned. The current building dates from the 16th century. Architect Hans van Heeswijk has achieved an admirable feat by uniting modern architecture with five centuries of building history. Different architectural stylesThe castle itself is also a feast for the eyes. It consists of a number of buildings and towers, all with different styles and elements. There are medieval towers, Gothic elements and Renaissance decorations. The whole gives the castle a unique and fascinating appearance. Art collectionOne of the highlights of a visit to Ruurlo Castle is the art collection on display. The castle houses part of the art collection of the couple Hans Melchers and his wife, which consists of works by Carel Willink, Jan Toorop and Charley Toorop, among others. These works are exhibited in a special way in the rooms of the castle, where the interior and the works of art reinforce and complement each other. It gives the visitor the feeling that he or she is getting a glimpse into the lives of the castle's former residents, while at the same time enjoying the beautiful works of art. |
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Reviews
Sven Peeters on 30-10-2023
Dit museum bevindt zich op een schitterende locatie en heeft veel te bieden. De medewerkers zijn uiterst vriendelijk, behulpzaam en gastvrij, en het museum is goed toegankelijk voor rolstoelgebruikers. De collectie omvat prachtige schilderijen van Willink en schitterende jurken ontworpen door Fong Leng. Bovendien is het een genot om even door de tuinen van het kasteel te wandelen.
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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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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