Reg.Nr. NL/X/5-1979

Vorden Castle

The moated castle of Vorden has two wings standing in a half square, one entrance tower and one tower for defense purposes. The building was restored and converted into an a modern town hall, accessible to the public and provided with necessary equipment, and at the same time ...
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Project details

Title:Vorden Castle
Entr. year: 1979
Result:Diploma
Country: Netherlands
Town: Vorden (Gelderland)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Military/Defence/Fortified building/system
Former use:Castle, townhall
Actual use:Cultural and toursit attraction: Castle privately owned and open to the public; Tourists accomodations - At time of submission the building was in use as Town Hall
Built: 16th century
The Jury's citation: "For the admirable restoration of the old castle and its conversion for use as the Town Hall"
GPS:52°6'4.6"N 6°19'20.4"E
Web, Links:

www.kasteelvorden.nl

Description:
The moated castle of Vorden has two wings standing in a half square, one entrance tower and one tower for defense purposes. The building was restored and converted into an a modern town hall, accessible to the public and provided with necessary equipment, and at the same time preserving the character of the centuries old castle.