Utrecht, Netherlands

Vredenburg Castle Site

Vredenburg Castle Site, Utrecht

A vast fortress built between 1529 and 1532 by Emperor Charles V to subdue rebellious Utrecht once stood here. The citizens tore it down within fifty years, and only foundations remain beneath the square that still bears its name, Vredenburg.

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Location

Coordinates: 52.0925, 5.11389

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