AMSTERDAM CASTLE TOUR : 350 euro (meeting point is trainstation “Weesp”) 1/2 day tour
Amsterdam Castle Tour
Amsterdam Castle (in Dutch: Muiderslot) was constructed back in 1296. It remains in excellent condition to this day, and is open to the public as a tourist attraction. Visiting this stunning castle feels like being in a Game of Thrones episode.
Located at the mouth of the river Vecht, which flows into the IJsselmeer (old name was Zuiderzee) you will undoubtedly experience an unforgettable visit whilst also learning about the history of this medieval Castle.
Count Floris V
Count Floris V was the first person responsible for the construction of the stone castle. The castle was built for extracting toll payments from passing traders at the mouth of the river, as this was the main trade route to Utrecht back then. In fact, Muiden Castle, which is a national museum (Rijksmuseum), is a small castle of only 32 – 35 meters. Strongly fortified, the thickness of the walls is a sturdy 1.5 meters, and the structure is surrounded by large moats as added defence.
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“Local Born and raised Guide added value”
Amazing photography spot
Willem van Mechelen
The castle has witnessed some dark days in its history . In 1296, Count Floris V was killed by Gerard van Velsen after Floris raped his wife.
A year later, in 1297, Muiderslot was conquered. It was seized by Willem van Mechelen, who was the archbishop of Utrecht.
Three years later, in 1300, the castle was completely demolished.
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This is Holland (or The Netherlands ?)
More history (his story).
Albert I
Rebuilding the castle occurred between 1370-1386. It was carried out by the Duke of Bavaria Albert I. He was the count of Zeeland and Holland.
P.C. Hooft
P.C. Hooft (1581-1647) was an author, poet and historian. Today, his legacy lives on as Amsterdam’s most expensive shopping street is named after him. He spent 39 summers in the castle with friends such as Vondel (from Vondelpark), Huygens and others. These people became known as the Muiderkring (Muidercircle).
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World Unesco Heritage
William of Orange
Willem Frederik Prince of Oranje Nassau
Following the death of P.C. Hooft, the castle was utilised by the Ministry of Defence. They wanted to demolish it and put it up for sale in 1825 before King Willem Frederik Prince of Oranje Nassau (the first King of Holland) intervened. The Ministry of Defence offered ownership of the castle to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and people started to realise that this castle should become a monument, a museum, a national treasure.
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“Collect moments, not things”
Architecture (Rijksmuseum and trainstation Central Station)
Pierre Cuypers
Architect Pierre Cuypers (who designed the cavernous Amsterdam Central Station and Rijksmuseum) was involved with the castle´s restoration, finally completing it in 1909.
In recent times, Amsterdam Castle with its fortifications was a cornerstone of four water defence lines: Amsterdam (Stelling van Amsterdam) Utrecht Waterline and the Old and New Waterlines.
The Amsterdam Castle is a must see whenever you are over in the Netherlands
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“You have to see Holland before you die”
Inside the castle
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“Heaven is a place on earth”
Knights
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Game of thrones is real
Castle Entrance
Muiderslot is part of the Amsterdam Defense Line
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I am a story teller
Torture
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Holland: “Veni, Vidi, Amavi”
Count Floris V & PC Hooft
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Build castles, don’t dig graves
Amsterdam Castle (Muiderslot)
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Back to the old days
Dutch Painters
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Local beers, so much better than Heineken
Chill out
After the tour we go for a drink in a typical Dutch browne café where you can have a local beer, coffee, soda…whatever.
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