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Nederland - Heerlen, Kasteel TerWorm

Kasteel TerWorm or Ter Worm (Ter Worm Castle) was inhabited by noble families since the 14th century. The first known owner was the Lord of Strijthagen in 1476, when the castle was a moated building fortified by external walls outside the moat. The castle was destroyed by fire in 1550 but rebuilt in the same style. The rebuilding, completed by the Van Wijlre family, was done in brick and the building was painted white to disguise the difference in building materials. The castle remained in this family's possession until 1738.

At the end of the 18th century the castle was restored and the gardens laid out in French rococo style. Kasteel TerWorm became the centerpiece of a 1.500 ha estate with nine farms. In the late 19th Century the castle and the estate acquired its present neo-Gothic style.

From 1917 till 1988 the castle and its estate were in the hands of the Oranje Nassau mine, housing some of their staff. In the last decades of the twentieth century the castle became very run down until it was bought by the Van der Valk hotel chain. Kasteel TerWorm was restored ‘stone by stone’ in 1997-1999. Nowadays it houses a hotel and restaurant. The rococo garden with its orangery - carefully reconstructed based on excavations - is open for the public.
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54 comments

Pics-UM said:

Sehr schöne Schloss-Ansichten. Ich wünsche dir einen guten Start in die neue Woche. Gruß Uwe
3 years ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle said:

Another wonderful building from you Jaap. A most impressive castle that like many over here, is somewhat restrictive for the general public to get closer no doubt, unless in this case you have paid for reservations in the hotel. Thanks again for the info.

Keep safe. Herb
3 years ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen replied to Herb Riddle:

Oh no, we had had a cup of coffee there.
3 years ago

Malik Raoulda said:

Admirable et bien rendue... HBM
3 years ago ( translate )

Ruesterstaude said:

auch ein lohnendes Reiseziel,Jaap! allein für die Benelux-Länder und Deutschland brauchten wir eigentlich ein zweites Leben!
3 years ago ( translate )

Guy Bacca (guybac) said:

De belles images du château et de son domaine... Texte intéressant nous contant l'histoire mouvementée du château à travers les siècles
3 years ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

I love the perspective and the strong diagonals in this image, Jaap. The path acts as a very effective lead-in line. All the best, Joe
3 years ago

Madeleine Defawes said:

Un beau château dans un joli domaine !
Have a nice week
3 years ago ( translate )

J.Garcia said:

Magnificent settings and excellent details of this beautiful building and garden
The note is also very interesting, Jaap
3 years ago

Walter 7.8.1956 said:

Danke für die tollen Bilder!!
3 years ago ( translate )

Soeradjoen (limited… said:

Uitnodigende weg naar dit mooie kasteel Jaap.
Blijf gezond
3 years ago ( translate )

Nora Caracci said:

beautiful castle and series !
3 years ago ( translate )

Marie-claire Gallet said:

Magnificent castle, Jaap !! Gorgeous pictures !!! Have a nice week and stay safe and healthy !
3 years ago ( translate )

Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* said:

des photos exceptionnelles belles********************
belle semaine mon ami toujours confinés ♫
3 years ago ( translate )

Ulrich John said:

Looks like summer ! Fine pictures, Jaap !
3 years ago ( translate )