Wijlre in Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Kasteel Wijlre
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 29, 2024
1. Kasteel Wijlre Marker
Het oude huis werd in 1652 gebouwd. Het wapen van de stichters vindt men nog terug in het wapen van de voormalige gemeente Wijire, als hartschild op de rijksadelaar.
Het kasteel is niet te bezichtigen.
This original moated castle now has a charming 17th century living area with U-shaped service buildings, surrounding a pleasant courtyard from the 18th century.
The old house was built in 1652. The coat of arms of the founders can still be found in the coat of arms of the former municipality of Wijire, as a heart-shield on the imperial eagle.
The castle cannot be visited.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1652.
Location. 50° 49.78′ N, 5° 53.46′ E. Marker is in Wijlre, Limburg, in Gulpen-Wittem. It is on Kasteel Wijlreweg, on the right when traveling
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Kazemat 11 / Casemate 11 (a few steps from this marker); Juliana en Bernhard boom / Juliana and Bernhard Tree (approx. 1.6 kilometers away); Gulpen bevrijd / Gulpen Liberated (approx. 1.6 kilometers away); Remise (approx. 1.9 kilometers away); Zuid-Limburgse Vakwerkhoeve / South Limburg Half-timbered Farmhouse (approx. 2.5 kilometers away); P51d Mustang jachtvliegtuig neergestort / P51d Mustang Fighter Plane Crash (approx. 2.6 kilometers away); Onze Lieve Vrouw van Fatima-kapel / Our Dear Lady of Fatima Chapel (approx. 2.6 kilometers away); Oude School / Old School (approx. 3.1 kilometers away).
Also see . . . Kasteel Wijlre Estate - History (Kasteel Wijlre Estate). Contrary to the marker, the Kasteel can be visited during certain days/times, as indicated by their website.
Excerpt: Kasteel Wijlre estate was founded by Jo and Marlies Eyck*, and it is truly a Gesamtkunstwerk. They harmoniously connected contemporary art and nature around the castle in Wijlre. In Wijlre, art, architecture, and landscape form a perfect unity.(Submitted on June 18, 2024.)
The couple acquired the dilapidated KasteelWijlre estate in 1981 and restored the historic castle, gardens, and coach house. Designed by architect Wiel Arets, the Hedge House was built in 2001. This minimalist art pavilion, that was subtly integrated in the surrounding gardens, accommodates an orchid greenhouse, an orangery, a henhouse, and an exhibition space. It is probably the only art gallery in the world where one can see plants and orchids grow above the space where artworks are displayed and where a glass chicken run complements the building.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 29, 20242. Kasteel Wijlre Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible here mounted to the left gate post and is difficult to see from any distance. Note that this is not the main gate for the Kasteel. Note also that there really is not any good place to park in the immediate vicinity.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 29, 2024
3. Kasteel Wijlre grounds as seen through the gate
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 18, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
