Poelwijk Castle, Gendt

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Poelwijk Castle is an estate and former castle located to the south of the town of Gendt, part of the municipality of Lingewaard in the Dutch province of Gelderland. The moat and a residential tower of the castle have been preserved. The residential tower is a national monument. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°52'19"N, 5°57'55"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Valkhof Museum, Afrika Museum, Kasteel Doornenburg, Lindenberg Nijmegen Culture House.

4.4 miSW
Futuristic classical and modern art museum
Valkhof Museum, Nijmegen
112 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Nijmegen, the Valkhof Museum offers a deep dive into the rich past of one of the Netherlands' oldest cities. The museum, which is a significant cultural hub, stands on the Valkhof hill, once the site of a Roman camp and later a...
4.8 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Afrika Museum, Nijmegen
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2.1 miNE
Museum, History museum, Forts and castles
Kasteel Doornenburg
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4.5 miSW
Concerts and shows, Dance studio, Theater
Lindenberg Nijmegen Culture House, Nijmegen
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4.3 miW
Bridge
Waalbrug, Nijmegen
109 min walk • Spanning majestically over the Waal River, the Waalbrug serves as an iconic landmark in the historic city of Nijmegen, Netherlands. This grand bridge, which connects the city with its northern neighbor Lent, is not just a vital transportation link, but also a testament...
4.8 miW
Bridge
Nijmegen railway bridge, Nijmegen
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4.7 miSW
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Church
St Peter Canisius Church, Nijmegen
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4.4 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Stratemakerstoren, Nijmegen
112 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of Nijmegen, the Netherlands, Stratemakerstoren stands as a testament to the city's medieval past. This unique museum, housed within a restored defensive tower, offers visitors a glimpse into the fortifications that once protected...
4.4 miW
Lots of historic bicycles and memorabilia
Velorama, Nijmegen
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2.7 miE
Museum, Forts and castles
Fort Pannerden
69 min walk • Fort Pannerden is a disused military fort situated near the village of Pannerden in the southeast of the Netherlands. In November 2006, it became the focus of national news stories because a group of squatters were evicted in a large-scale operation by police, helped by the army.
4.7 miW
Church
Saint Stephen's Church, Nijmegen
120 min walk • The Great Church or St. Stephen's Church colloquially called Steven's Church, is the oldest and largest church in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. The church is built on a small hill, the Hundisburg.