Gunterstein Castle
Gunterstein Castle (Dutch: Gunterstein) is a castle in Breukelen, on the river Vecht, that was the former home of the rich Dutch widow Magdalena Poulle (1626–1699). She bought the property and associated title after the former castle and stronghold was destroyed by the French in the Disaster Year Rampjaar 1672.
| Gunterstein Castle | |
|---|---|
Gunterstein | |
| Breukelen, the Netherlands | |
Gunterstein Castle in 2004 | |
Gunterstein Castle | |
| Coordinates | 52°10′20″N 5°0′21″E |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1681 |
| Built by | Adriaan Dortsman |
| Materials | Brick |
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