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 Castle of Breda by Joenes
Since the 19th century the castle is in use by the KMA,the Royal Dutch Military Academy.
Every year the famous Dutch Military Taptoe is held on the premises where you can see and listen to the army's music corps. Leave a Comment Directions: Centre of Breda,The Netherlands
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 Kastetel van Breda by Nathalie_B
3 centuries later this castle became the property of Hendrik III van Nassau. Hendrik was married 3 times to a very wealthy heiresses, the first two, who died, left him a lot of money. So he could add a lot to the already existing castle. He was inspired by the renaissance and often invited artists and scholars to the city. The two fortified towers known today as a "Spaniards' Hole" were the outcome of Hendrik's inspiration. But the person who had the real influence on him was his third wife Mencia de Mendoza. She made a lot of changes in the castle as well as inside of it.
After the son of Hendrik the III died the castle of Breda passed to the German William of Orange later known as William the Silent - father founder of the Netherlands.
Since the year 1826 the castle became the property of the Dutch Royal Academy (KMA) and the entrance to the casle became impossible for the civilians. Sometimes it is possible to schedule a guided tour around the KMA but only outside the castle itself. If you're interested you will have to contact the local tourist info center (VVV)
Usually, once a year during the "Noord Brabant open castle day" people are given the opportunity to go inside the castle itself, but it looks like the year 2006 will be the last chance to do this. The KMA made the decision to turn the castle into the dorms for its cadets, once it happens the castle will be closed for the general public FOREVER Leave a Comment Address: Kasteelplein
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 Castle of Breda by Helga67
The origin of the castle of Breda goes back to the 12th century. The most famous occupant of the castle was Willem of Oranje, the leader of the Dutch insurrection against the Spanish authority.
It's quite a big place with not only the castle but a lot of other buildings all in use of the academy. Make inquiries at the local tourist office if you are interested to visit the place. Leave a Comment Directions: Next to the Valkenbergpark
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 Breda: castle by OlafS
The castle in its earliest form was built in the 14th century, but from that period little remains. A rebuilding by Italian architect Thomas Vincidor de Bologna resulted in an almost entirely new complex and later new masters brought new ideas too. Behind this gate is the actual castle, a true Renaissance palace, at least the ground floor of the building. Unfortunately, the castle has not been completely spared from demolitions, and the military also had some truly horrible modern buildings constructed on the castle grounds. Leave a Comment
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 Kasteel Van Breda, Breda , The
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The Castle of Breda was home to the dutch royal family of Nassau, until the 80-year war with Spain broke out in 1568. It has been a historic military fortification ever since.
From 1826 it's home to the Royal Military Academy and only open to the public on special occasions.
(check with Tourist Information; see website for details) Directions: Coming from the railway station, across the park to the right. Coming from towncentre: follow the signs.Website: www.vvvbreda.nl
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 Castle of Breda by Helga67Leave a Comment Directions: Next to Valkenbergpark
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 Surrender of Breda by Nathalie_B
In the years 1624-1625 the Spanish general Spinola starved the people of the city by putting Breda is seige. Prince Maurits had no other choice, Breda has surrendered. The famous painting by Diego Velazquez captured the moment where Mauruts gives the keys of Breda to General Spinola. The original painting can be found in Madrid, in the famous Prado Museum. There are two reproductions in Breda one is in one of the many rooms of the castle, another is inside the old City Hall. Ironically, none of these places is open for public.
If you look at the picture you can notice one interesting thing. The paiting confirms that Velazquez had never been to Breda. In the very back of the picture you can spot hills or even mountains. Needless to remind you that Breda is actually FLAT! Leave a Comment
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