| Castle Valkenburg is the only Castle on a hill in the Netherlands. The Castle was build by Gosewijn the 1st in 1115 on the Heunsmountain near the river Geul. Because of several conflicts with the German Emperor the castle was destroyed several times, but every time rebuild. In 1672 Willem 3 blows up the castle, because of the strategic importance of the castle. Openingshours:
you can find here here , because they are a bit complex, prizes are with or without a tour to the caves beneath the castle. Prizes: Adults: 3 euro, Kids: 2,35 euro en 65+:2,70 euro. Other prizes and combinations you can find here . Adress: Grendelplein 13, 6301 BS Valkenburg aan de Geul. Telephone: +31-043-6090110.
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