Van Breda Castle

Van Breda Castle is located in the Dutch province of North Brabant, the city of Breda. It is located in the city's central square of Kastelplein.

In 1350, the castle was sold to Jan van Polanen, who fortified it with four corner towers and a canal. The building became part of the defense of the city. After 1460, the castle was enlarged, some utility and utility rooms were erected, among which the tower of Nassau has survived to this day. Later, in 1536, the castle was rebuilt as a Renaissance mansion. But soon, at the end of the XVII century, the castle was again used as a military facility, and during the French domination, in the XVIII-XIX centuries, the castle was used as barracks.

Most of the original fortifications and buildings of the castle have not survived, but it still occupies an impressive area. Visits to the castle are limited as it belongs to the Royal Military Academy. But on national holidays, those who wish to go inside and look at the grandiose structure in a different, more accessible light.

The castle is included in the list of top 100 national monuments of UNESCO.