Nederland - Kasteel Ruurlo
The history of Ruurlo Castle (Kasteel Ruurlo or Huis Ruurlo) is dating back to the beginning of the 14th century, when it was first mentioned in the archives as a property of Graaf Reinhoud I van Gelre. The castle was first inhabited bij the family Van Roderlo, after which it is most probably named.
The castle was several times renovated and expanded and shows architecture from five centuries. Its original lay-out is alomost inatct. Its current appearance dates from the 15th and 17th century.
In the 15th century, it passed into the hands of Jacob van Heeckeren, the founder of the noble and distinguished family of Van Heeckeren. Castle and estate were owned and managed by the family for more than five centuries through to 1977. During World War II the castle was used as the headquarters of the German General Staff. In 1977 it passed into the hands of the municipality of Ruurlo and was used as town hall till 2005.
Hans Melchers, a Dutch art collector, bought Castle Ruurlo in 2013. Four years later - after a thorough restoration - it became part of MORE (a museum for Dutch MOdern REalism) with paintings of famous painter Carel Willink and some special creations by the Chinese-Dutch fashion designer Fong Leng.
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Taken on Sunday January 21, 2018
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Posted on Friday January 26, 2018
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Fijne HFF. Groet, Christien.
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HFF and happy weekend :)
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Have a nice weekend
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Merci mon ami !
bon week-end à toi et sous la pluie ici et le vent !
Amicalement♫
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HFF and a lovely weekend
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