Useful information
- Phone : +31 183 447 171
- Website: : http://www.slotloevestein.nl
Description
This brick fortress flanked by four square towers (1357-1368) was surrounded by a perimeter wall in 1385 and converted into a prison in the 15C. Grotius was imprisoned here in 1619 before managing to escape two years later in a box which had been used to bring him his books. The famous box can be seen as part of the visit, which also recalls his life. The rest of the site re-creates the atmosphere and life of a military fortress which was once part of the Dutch Water Line, a role officially held by Loevestein until 1951.
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide1.88 km - Hoogstraat 47, 4285 AG Woudrichem
- The Green Guide3.18 km - 4201 Gorinchem
- The Green Guide3.37 km - 4201 Gorinchem
More tourist attractions in Woudrichem
Where to sleepnearby
- From €90Kazemat Zus1.19 km - Arsenaal 4, 4285 BD Woudrichem
- From €99Hoeve Altena Guesthouse1.81 km - Almkerkseweg 3, 4285 WZ Woudrichem
- From €137Hoeve Altena Cottage1.81 km - 3 Almkerkseweg, 4285 WZ Woudrichem
More hotels in Woudrichem
Where to eatnearby
- Cellar DoorAround€2001.08 km - Hoogstraat 47, 4285 AG Woudrichem
- Kruiden & Jasmijn€€€MICHELIN 20231.3 km - Kerkstraat 43, 4285 BA Woudrichem
- Brabantse LandAround€352.51 km - Jagerspad 30, 4283 GM Giessen
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