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Kasteel Strijthagen
Kasteel Strijthagen is a castle in the municipality of Landgraaf in Dutch Limburg. It is considered the last fully preserved noble estate in the region.
History+
A medieval castle previously stood on the site of the current castle. The present main building was constructed in the 18th century and is situated directly on several small ponds fed by the Strijthagerbeek. The castle's facade displays a Maasland architectural style with alternating layers of brick and natural stone from the Mergelland. The entire complex also includes the classical rentmaster's residence, a white-paved forecourt from the 17th century, a water mill, and a more recent coach house. In the 20th century, Kasteel Strijthagen suffered structural damage due to nearby coal mining. From 1952, the Dutch artist Aad de Haas resided in the increasingly dilapidated castle. After the end of mining and landscape renovations, the castle was restored as part of the “Mondo Verde” theme park and given a new purpose.
On site+
The castle serves as an exhibition venue and tourist attraction. The adjacent ponds are used by anglers from the HSV Strijthagen fishing club.
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