School of Art
Helsinki rautatieasema
The rusty roof
Quarry office
Nederland - Haarlem, hofjesstad
worn...
Nederland - Haarlem, Grote of St.-Bavokerk
Nederland - Haarlem, Grote of St.-Bavokerk
HFF - HNYEB&S
Ratzeburger Dom
Pensarn, 01/01/2022. Happy New Year Everyone!
And thise are colors of winter
Nederland - Haarlem, Bakenesserkerk
Nederland - Haarlem, Elisabeth Gasthuishuisjes
Brew time
Lotsa Fences, Monaco (HFF)
Central Park and NYC Skyline from the Roof Garden…
Central Park and NYC Skyline from the Roof Garden…
Central Park and NYC Skyline from the Roof Garden…
Central Park and NYC Skyline from the Roof Garden…
Nederland - Haarlem, Hofje In den Groenen Tuyn
chiostro della Cappella Sistina
Nederland - Haarlem, KoepelKathedraal
342 N. Palm Canyon Drive (1)
Our Lady of Solitude Church (1)
Nederland - Vogelenzang, Huis Leyduin
Nederland - Heerde, Kasteel Vosbergen
Chapel Place North
Nederland - Hoenderloo, plaggenhut
Banking
07/50 - Trauerhalle an einem 27. Januar
Nederland - Overveen, Elswout
The Boars Head
An overview of Havana (see also notes)
Nederland - Nijmegen, Stevenskerk
Chicken In The Rough Postcard, 1951
San Giovanni in Laterano
Glanum, una città riscoperta dopo 17 secoli
Siena - Facciatone
Pru & Christian Science Center - 2001
HWW
Tireless (14.12.2021)
Whale, amoeba or gladiator helmet?
Christian Science Center Fountain (2)
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Kiosk
Nederland - Bemmel, De Kinkelenburg
Dalí Home (PiP)
Inside Dalí
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HFF
Nederland - Kasteel Doornenburg
UKSH (09.12.2021)
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Wartime relic
Nederland - Hoog Soeren, Het Aardhuis
Voormalig sanatorium Zonnestraal
Nederland - Velp, Kasteel Biljoen
HBM
Nederland - Twello, Huize Kruisvoorde
Chicago River (1)
Nederland - Twello, De Parckelaer
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" A la découverte du BENELUX // Die BENELUX - Länder entdecken"
" A la découverte du BENELUX // Die BENELUX - Länder entdecken"
Châteaux de ce monde / Castles around the world / Castillos del mundo
Châteaux de ce monde / Castles around the world / Castillos del mundo
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Nederland - Kasteel Wijchen
Kasteel Wijchen (Wijchen Castle) is a moated - almost square - castle with a small courtyard. It is not exactly known when the castle was built; due to architectural details probably somewhere in the 14th or early 15th century. The castle was first mentioned in a written source in 1392. From the 14th to the 17th centuries, it served as a defensive tower and castle.
During these times, it was occupied by a number of families, was severely damaged, ransacked and rebuilt on numerous occasions. In 1609, Kasteel Wijchen came into the hands of Emilia van Nassau, a daughter of Willem van Oranje, Father of the (Dutch) Nation. The money for the purchase was raised partly from the sale of a valuable pearl necklace. This was necessary because her marriage to Don Emauel of Portugal was not blessed by the Dutch stadtholder. They rebuilt the castle to its present Renaissance appearance.
After the death of Emilia in 1629 the castle was sold by her children. In the 17th and 18th century Kasteel Wijchen had several owners. In that period the castle fell into disrepair when it was used as a summer residence by Belgian owners. In 1903 the castle was sold at a public auction. Its new owner became Lady AW. van Andringa de Kempenaer. She renovated the castle only for it to be struck by a devastating fire in December 1906. Luckily the castle was rebuilt two years later.
In 1932 Kasteel Wijchen was bought by the town of Wijchen and became a town hall. At present part of the castle still serves as a town hall. Other parts nowadays are used as a museum.
During these times, it was occupied by a number of families, was severely damaged, ransacked and rebuilt on numerous occasions. In 1609, Kasteel Wijchen came into the hands of Emilia van Nassau, a daughter of Willem van Oranje, Father of the (Dutch) Nation. The money for the purchase was raised partly from the sale of a valuable pearl necklace. This was necessary because her marriage to Don Emauel of Portugal was not blessed by the Dutch stadtholder. They rebuilt the castle to its present Renaissance appearance.
After the death of Emilia in 1629 the castle was sold by her children. In the 17th and 18th century Kasteel Wijchen had several owners. In that period the castle fell into disrepair when it was used as a summer residence by Belgian owners. In 1903 the castle was sold at a public auction. Its new owner became Lady AW. van Andringa de Kempenaer. She renovated the castle only for it to be struck by a devastating fire in December 1906. Luckily the castle was rebuilt two years later.
In 1932 Kasteel Wijchen was bought by the town of Wijchen and became a town hall. At present part of the castle still serves as a town hall. Other parts nowadays are used as a museum.
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........wünsche noch einen schönen Tag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni:))
HWW !!!
HWW!
HWW and have a nice week,Jaap!
Best wishes
Füsun
Bonne journée. Amitiés
MERCI beaucoup pour les informations.
Agréable journée salutaire.
HWW Jaap
Superb images of details, too!
Many thanks for interesting information, Jaap!
HWW Jaap
I like the building
Christmas Greetings and A Happy New Year too. Herb
Thank you for the note Jaap.
Sehr schön fotografisch präsentiert.
Happy Christmas and my best wishes for 2022
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