Drakensteyn Castle
Drakensteyn Castle (Dutch: Drakensteyn, sometimes Drakesteijn or Drakestein) is a small castle at 8 Slotlaan in the hamlet of Lage Vuursche, in the municipality of Baarn, Netherlands. It is the private residence of Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, the country's former Queen.
| Drakensteyn Castle | |
|---|---|
Drakensteyn (sometimes Drakesteijn or Drakestein) | |
| Lage Vuursche, the Netherlands | |
Drakensteyn in 1959 | |
Drakensteyn Castle Drakensteyn Castle | |
| Coordinates | 52°10′47″N 5°13′38″E |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Beatrix of the Netherlands |
| Open to the public | No |
| Condition | Good |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1640 |
| Built by | Gerard van Reede |
The royal connection aside, its most distinctive feature is its octagonal shape. It is surrounded by a moat that can be crossed via a bridge. Its style can be described as Classicist.
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