Former Gageldonk Castle | Current Hooghuis
A medieval gate tower with buildings on both sides. It creates a remarkable sight, right in the middle of a modern Breda neighborhood.
A medieval gate tower with buildings on both sides. It creates a remarkable sight, right in the middle of a modern Breda neighborhood. This is the last remnant of Gageldonk Castle, which was destroyed by the Watergeuzen in 1573. During the Siege of Breda (1624–1625), Spinola’s troops were stationed around these ruins. It was one of two additional army camps. At a certain point during the siege, there were so many soldiers that the existing camps could no longer cope with the pressure. Here, on this very spot, warriors prepared themselves for battle before marching on foot to the guard posts. Forward, march!
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