Duivenvoorde Castle

Duivenvoorde is one of the oldest estates in Zuid-Holland province of The Netherlands and represents a unique ensemble of castle, park and estate. Duivenvoorde is a green oasis in the hectic day-to-day of its surroundings. The centuries old estate and 19th century landscape garden is located between Voorschoten and Leidschendam-Voorburg. The 260 hectare estate also includes three working farms.

Duivenvoorde castle’s roots extend back to the 13th century and the castle remains partially occupied to this day.  The original square defensive tower underwent a major reconstruction in the 17thcentury, the result of which we see today. The spectacular Marot Room with an ancestral portrait gallery featuring prominent Van Wassenaer heirs dates to the 18th century and provides a breathtaking view of the landscape gardens. The present bridge dates back to the 19th century and forms a integral part of the English landscape garden, replacing the formal French baroque gardens of the preceding period.

Source and more info on: www.kasteelduivenvoorde.nl/en/

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