Middachten Castle

The castle is a rijksmonument since October 11, 2004, and is part of the Top 100 Dutch heritage sites.

[1] The first mention of a castle on this location dates from 1190, owned by Jacobus de Mithdac.

Early in the 14th century Everardus van Steenre transferred its ownership to Reinald, count of Gelre.

In 1673 Stadtholder William III conquered the city of Bonn, making the occupying French troops retreat, who destroyed the castle.

Buildings that used to belong to the castle estate can be recognized by the red and white coloring, for example the Post office in De Steeg.

Middachten Castle, aerial view
Middachten Castle, front view
Middachten Castle, front view through the gate, 1743, by Jan de Beijer