Castle d'Oliphant

In 1591, a nobleman Cornelis Zoolwijk bought land on the territory of modern Rotterdam and founded an estate there, and also built a castle. He calls the castle Oliphant. Before that, he lived in Delft and had a very successful ivory trade. She brought him a lot of money, so in gratitude to the animals who gave him a fortune, Cornelius called the castle Oliphant (elephant). The image of the elephant also appeared on his coat of arms.

The castle was resold and bought several times until it became the property of the mayor. The castle was threatened with destruction many times: during the construction of the canal in 1827, during the Second World War, during the flood of 1953. But each time the castle coped with all the misfortunes.

Currently, there is a conference hall, a banquet hall, a restaurant at the castle, solemn events, weddings are held in Oliphant Castle.