Blankenburch Castle
Netherlands, Utrecht, Oudegracht 121BIS
Description:
Blankenburch Castle is a historical monument located in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the city of Utrecht, not far from the city's old canal. Blankenburch is one of the oldest castle houses in Utrecht, it was built in the second quarter of the XIII century, in the business district of the State.
Since the XVIII century, the castle has a rich history. Initially, the castle was home to the great Dutch master of organ making, Abraham Meer, then in 1842, the building housed an entire chocolate factory. At the moment, the Sledge bookstore is located in the castle house.
The building of the castle consists of four floors, it also has a cellar and a basement. The facade of the building, reconstructed in the second half of the XIX century, is made in the style of Dutch classicism.