Muiderslot

Geschiedenis

Muiden Castle is a castle in the Netherlands, located at the mouth of the Vecht river, some 15 kilometers southeast of Amsterdam, in Muiden, where it flows into what used to be the Zuiderzee. It's one of the better known castles in the Netherlands and has been featured in many television shows set in the Middle Ages.HistoryFloris VThe history of Muiden Castle begins with Count Floris V who built a stone castle at the mouth of the river back in 1280, when he gained command over an area that used to be part of the See of Utrecht. The Vecht river was the trade route to Utrecht, one of the most important trade towns of that age. The castle was used to enforce a toll on the traders. It is a relatively small castle, measuring 32 by 35 metres with brick walls well over 1.5 metres thick. A large moat surrounded the castle.In 1296 Gerard van Velsen conspired together with Herman van Woerden, Gijsbrecht IV of Amstel, and several others to kidnap Floris V. The count was eventually imprisoned in Muiden Castle. After Floris V attempted to escape, Gerard personally killed the count on the 27th of June 1296 by stabbing him 20 times. The alleged cause of the conflict between the nobles was the rape of Gerard van Velsen's wife by Floris.

"Vlakbij Amsterdam ligt Rijksmuseum Muiderslot. Het stoerste, mooiste en best bewaarde middeleeuwse kasteel van Nederland. Omringd door groen en water. Gebouwd in 1285, maar nog altijd springlevend! Er is van alles te beleven voor jong en oud. Meer informatie op onze website.A taste of real Dutch history!At a stone’s throw from Amsterdam you can go back 700 years in time for a taste of real Dutch history. The imposing Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot dates from 1285. The castle is part of the Dutch Waterlines and the Defence Line of Amsterdam. Both included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens and water-rich environments. Many activities take place throughout the year. Check our website for more information."