Gunterstein Castle

#55 among destinations in the Netherlands

Top attraction, Forts and castles

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Gunterstein Castle is a castle in Breukelen, on the river Vecht, that was the former home of the rich Dutch widow Magdalena Poulle. She bought the property and associated title after the former castle and stronghold was destroyed by the French in the Disaster Year Rampjaar 1672. ()

Local name: Gunterstein Built: 1681 (343 years ago)Coordinates: 52°10'20"N, 5°0'21"E

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Zandpad 48, BreukelenUtrechtNetherlands

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Gunterstein Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kasteel de Haar, De Haar Castle, Slot Zuylen, TivoliVredenburg.

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