Castle Coevorden - The Netherlands
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N 52° 39.743 E 006° 44.512
32U E 347286 N 5837107
A small castle in the city of Coevorden in the north of the Netherlands
Waymark Code: WMDW53
Location: Drenthe, Netherlands
Date Posted: 02/29/2012
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The castle of Coevorden was built on an artificial hill - a so-called motte - near a ford (a “voorde”) in the river the Kleine Vecht. This “koevoorde” (lit. “cow ford”) gave the city its name. In 1046, German emperor Henry III gave the county of Drenthe to the bishop of Utrecht, who appointed a viscount, a hereditary title. In 1395, Bishop Frederik van Blankenheim brought this to an end, and decreed that castle Coevorden should be the only castle in Drenthe. This is still the case today. After the grand renovation of these important historic surroundings in 2009, you will receive a royal welcome and have the opportunity to enjoy the many gastronomic delights and possibilities castle Coevorden has to offer
Accessibility: Partial access
Condition: Intact
Admission Charge?: no
Website: [Web Link]
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